Enhanced Clinical Practice (Pelvic Health) PgCert

Throughout this programme, you'll build the essential clinical knowledge, leadership capability, and educational confidence to develop as a capable and reflective enhanced practitioner in pelvic health.

A central focus is on clinical practice, where you'll gain a deep understanding of theories and methods relevant to specialist care. You'll learn to apply this knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, and management across diverse populations, including those with complex conditions. The programme emphasises professional judgment, autonomy, and safe, effective care, while also developing your skills in research, audit, and critical appraisal to support evidence-based decision-making and service improvement.

You'll learn how to carry out comprehensive pelvic health assessments, including vaginal and anorectal examinations, delivered within legal, ethical, and consent frameworks. The course equips you to assess and manage a wide range of nonmechanical pelvic floor dysfunctions, including multi-system presentations such as pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and conditions like endometriosis. You'll develop an advanced understanding of pelvic anatomy, pathophysiology, and the psychosocial dimensions of care, applying this knowledge through holistic, person-centred clinical reasoning.

This course will help you strengthen your communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills. We'll help build your confidence in managing sensitive conversations with patients and their families and learn how to work effectively across disciplines. This includes understanding how to escalate concerns appropriately in areas such as safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and FGM, while actively promoting equity, inclusivity, and high standards of care in pelvic health across all systems.

Year 1

Compulsory

• OT5616 - Effective Practice Education for Health and Care Professionals
  This module aims to enhance the confidence, capability, and educational expertise of professionals involved in the development of current and future health and care workforces. It is designed for individuals in diverse roles, including but not limited to allied health professions, nursing, midwifery, and other related fields, across a range of settings both local and international. Participants will build a robust foundation in contemporary educational theories and practical teaching strategies, with an emphasis on supervision, and the facilitation of inclusive learning for a wide variety of learners. These include students, new graduates, internationally educated practitioners, and other professionals. Grounded in current evidence and pedagogical theory, the module promotes dynamic and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment. Students will explore strategies for delivering inclusive, culturally responsive, and learner-centred education, enabling them to create safe, enabling and equitable learning environments where their learners can flourish. The module also emphasises the development of effective supervision practices, reflective learning, and individualised support, strengthening the educator’s role as a facilitator of professional growth, workforce development, and high-quality care in diverse healthcare contexts.
• PH56101 - Developing Leadership and Management in Clinical Practice
  The Enhanced Clinical Leadership module is designed for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers by developing their leadership skills within their specific areas of practice. This module aims to cultivate leaders who are confident, inclusive, and supportive, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare settings.
  
  Participants will learn to critically evaluate the impact of their own leadership behaviours, gaining the confidence and skills necessary to become effective leaders. The focus will be on fostering inclusivity and support within their teams, thereby contributing to a positive and progressive work culture.
  
  Additionally, the module will equip participants with the ability to use critically informed, evidence-based approaches in their leadership roles. They will learn to advocate for and lead both operational and transformational changes in complex situations and systems, applying best practices to drive improvement and innovation in their respective fields.
• PH56100 - Enhanced Clinical Practice
  This module is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a critical understanding of the theory and practice in specialised areas of pelvic health. Students will learn how to apply this knowledge to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients across different populations, often dealing with complex conditions in unpredictable environments. By integrating principles of anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, and psychosocial factors, this course will foster the development of expertise in key clinical areas of pelvic health. Emphasising the importance of professional judgment and decision-making, the module aims to empower practitioners to assume higher levels of autonomy and responsibility in managing their own caseloads within pelvic health.
  Furthermore, students will be guided in delivering safe, person-centred care, with a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, decision-making, and risk management. Ultimately, this comprehensive training will equip healthcare professionals starting their careers in pelvic health to provide high-quality, specialised care confidently and effectively

This course can be studied 1 year part-time, starting in September.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

On the Enhanced Clinical Practice (Pelvic Health) PgCert, you'll build the confidence, capability, and clinical knowledge to specialise in pelvic health, or integrate pelvic health skills within your existing area of practice. Our course prepares you to take on enhanced roles that improve patient care and contribute to service innovation. Such roles include:

• Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
• Pelvic Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Perinatal Pelvic Health Midwife
• Bladder and Bowel / Continence Specialist Practitioner
• First Contact Practitioner (FCP) with extended scope in pelvic health
• Primary care practitioners managing pelvic health in GP and community settings
• Military rehabilitation leads incorporating pelvic floor assessment into complex musculoskeletal care
• Sports physiotherapists applying pelvic health screening and management in female athlete health and return-to-sport strategies

Alternatively, you could go into roles where pelvic health practice is being used within broader clinical pathways, including:

•  Neurological rehabilitation, assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction as part of holistic neurophysio care
• Military and defence services, where pelvic health knowledge is used to support injury recovery, performance, and long-term functional health
• Musculoskeletal sports practice, integrating pelvic health assessment into core screening for active individuals and athletes

You'll also be well‑placed to continue onto further study, such as progressing to an Advanced Clinical Practice MSc course, pursuing research pathways, or stepping into leadership roles that shape the future of pelvic health services. Whichever direction you choose, you’re building the expertise and credibility to make a lasting impact in your career and in the lives of your patients.

2026/7 entry

Hold a pre-registration degree in a relevant allied health profession and 1 year clinical work experience within your registered healthcare profession. 

You must be employed and have evidence of employer commitment to support training and supervision.

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list. This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.

• IELTS: 7 (min 6.5 in all areas)
• Pearson: 64 (59 in all subscores)
• BrunELT: 68% (63% in all areas)
• TOEFL: 98 (min 23 in all areas)

You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our English Language Requirements page.

Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our Brunel Language Centre.

Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.

2026/7 entry

UK

£4,040 part-time

International

£8,265 part-time

More information on any additional course-related costs.

Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.

See our fees and funding page for full details of postgraduate scholarships available to Brunel applicants.

Teaching on the Enhanced Clinical Practice (Pelvic Health) PgCert is delivered through a blended hybrid model, combining both online and on-campus learning that's designed to fit around your work schedule.

You'll engage with the programme through a range of teaching methods, including:

• Live online seminars and tutorials held weekly or bi-weekly to support real-time discussion, peer learning, and clinical reasoning
• Self-paced online learning using Brunel’s virtual learning environment, with access to recorded lectures, guided readings, clinical tasks, and reflective activities
• Case-based learning using real-world scenarios to connect theoretical knowledge with clinical application
• Face-to-face practical workshops delivered at Brunel’s Uxbridge campus, including hands-on skills development in our cadaveric lab, simulation suites, and immersion rooms
• Work-based learning applying new skills and knowledge directly in your own clinical setting, supported by a portfolio and workplace mentor
• Supervision and academic tutorials providing personalised support for professional development, assessment preparation, and project work

This blended approach allows you to continue working while developing specialist skills, with the added benefit of in-person skills development in Brunel’s world-class facilities.

You'll have full access to Brunel’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where the majority of course content and resources are delivered and stored.

Through the VLE, you'll find:

• Recorded lectures and demonstration videos
• Weekly learning materials, including essential readings, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based resources
• Case studies, reflective tasks, and discussion forums
• Assessment briefs, submission portals, and marking criteria
• Links to Brunel Library’s extensive digital collections, including journals, eBooks, and databases relevant to pelvic health, advanced practice, and research

The platform is designed to support independent, flexible learning and is available 24/7, allowing you to access materials and revisit content at your own pace, from anywhere.

Your progress is assessed through a variety of coursework-based methods, designed to reflect real-world clinical practice and support your professional development. There are no written exams. Instead, the course uses assessments that support your practical learning, encourage critical thinking, and demonstrate your ability to work at an enhanced level of clinical practice. All assessments are supported by academic supervision and feedback, helping you to grow in confidence as both a clinician and a learner.

Assessment methods include:

• Work-based portfolios documenting applied learning, clinical reflections, and development of skills in your own setting
• Written assignments including critical reflections, clinical reasoning pieces, and evidence-based case studies
• Presentations where you’ll present a service improvement plan or clinical project to peers and academic staff
• Teaching and coaching tasks planning and delivering an educational intervention, with a reflective evaluation
• Service development projects aligned with quality improvement principles, focusing on an area of need within your workplace

Read our guide on how to avoid plagiarism in your assessments at Brunel.