Get your PgCert in just 12 months
Become A Super Soft Tissue Surgeon
Become a Super Soft Tissue Surgeon in just 12 months with the highly practical, flexible and convenient work-based certificate programme from CPD Solutions, validated by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
The 12 month duration of the programme gives you a valuable qualification quickly. This means minimal disruption for you, your family and your practice and you can put your new skills to use straight away.We are expecting strong demand for places on this small group practical programme starting in March 2026.
Download a brochure now or book a call with our PgCert team to learn more today.
Next Intake
The next intake for the Postgraduate Certificate in Soft Tissue Surgery programme is in March 2026.
Reserve your place with a deposit of just £997 + VAT.
A modern work-based PgCert that could transform
you and your practice
Develop Your Surgical Skills
Nine full days of hands-on practical surgery training.
The best way to develop your surgical skills is by practising techniques in a supportive environment with the direct help of expert and approachable tutors.
You’ll cover essentials of small animal soft tissue surgery, small animal abdominal, perineal and urogenital surgery, and small animal head, neck and thoracic surgery.
Focused Attendance Sessions
Just three, highly-practical attendance sessions, each of 3 days, to reinforce your learning, teach you new practical skills and minimise disruption to your life. Held at the CPD Solutions Training Centre in Studley, Warwickshire.
Module 1: Essentials of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
Module 2: Small Animal Abdominal, Perineal and Urogenital Surgery
Module 3: Small Animal Head, Neck and Thoracic Surgery
Use Your New Skills Straight Away
Use your new skills from day one in your practice to enable you to carry out more effective procedures, increase practice revenue and provide a more convenient in house service for your patients and their owners.
Gain A Valuable Qualification
The PgCertSTS from CPD Solutions and validated by the University of Central Lancashire represents 60 academic credits at Masters Level 7 within the Quality Assurance Agency’s higher education framework.
Assessment is via reflective portfolios, consisting of a case log (minimum 10 cases Module 1, minimum 5 cases for each of Modules 2 and 3) and a 3500 word critically reflective essay for each module.
Extensive Learning Resources
The course is delivered via blended learning. Each module comprises 21 hours of face to face practical workshops, and 179 hours of self-directed study.
Extensive online resources provide a framework for your studies – webinars, Online Mini Series, surgical technique videos, practical notes, access to the University’s elibrary and resources, online text books, bespoke reflective writing resources. With unlimited access during your study.
You also benefit from a full 12 months of additional access to the CPD Solutions resources after you complete your PgCert.
Get The Support You Need
You’ll get support from your tutors throughout the course. Face to face practical sessions will help develop your surgical and decision-making skills, and your personal tutor will guide your self-directed studies with constructive feedback on your work.
Your academic tutors are RCVS and European Specialists in Small Animal Surgery: Lynda Rutherford, Nicola Kulendra, Lara Dempsey, Will Robinson, Lee Meakin, and Eli Field.
Can I Register for this PgCert?
Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience.
Applicants must have access to suitable veterinary clinical cases to facilitate work-based learning reflections.
UK based applicants must be on the RCVS UK practising register.
EU/International students who are not RCVS members will need to satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of The University of Central Lancashire.
How Do Our PgCerts Work?
Your Investment
Your investment in this 12 month programme is £11,447 + VAT (CPD Solutions),
plus £2750 (University home student fee) or £4400 (University EU/International student fee).
Reserve your place with a deposit of just £997 + VAT or see programme brochure for further details, discounts and instalment plans.
What Is Included With Your PgCert
One Year's Additional Access
An extra year’s access to all of the CPD Solutions online resources in your support materials. Includes webinars and Online Mini Series courses with unlimited access.
£400 CPD Voucher
To use on any practical course of your choice during or after your PgCert course.
Essential Equipment
Quality DeBakey forceps to help you with your precision surgery from Day One.
Essential Text Book
Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult 2nd Edition by Tobias and Johnston.
Join Hundreds of Vets Who’ve Boosted Their Careers
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Entry Requirements:
Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience. Applicants must have access to suitable clinical cases to facilitate work-based reflections. UK-based applicants must be on the RCVS UK Practising Register. EU/International applicants who are not RCVS Members will need to satisfy the English Language proficiency requirements of The University of Central Lancashire.
This course is validated by the University of Central Lancashire, regulated by the Office for Students (OFS).
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