Public Health and Specialist Community Nursing MSc/PGDip 12 months Postgraduate Programme By City St George's, University of London (formally City) |TopUniversities

Public Health and Specialist Community Nursing MSc/PGDip

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Public Health and Specialist Community Nursing (SCPHN/SPQ) programme prepares you to practise independently as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) or Community Nurse Specialist (Community Nursing in Health and Social Care, Community Children’s Nurse, District Nurse or General Practice Nurse).


The programme of study takes you through a specialist community public health or community nursing specialist trajectory which allows you to consider health attainment, promotion, and illness prevention in the context of local, regional, national and international public health, health and social care policy and practice.


You will learn about the latest theory and practice influencing service provision and critically evaluate approaches to developing and delivering effective services to enhance your role.


You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in:


Critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis

The integration of research and theory to practice

Leadership

Clinical risk assessment and risk management

Developing / strengthening awareness of equality and diversity.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Public Health and Specialist Community Nursing (SCPHN/SPQ) programme prepares you to practise independently as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) or Community Nurse Specialist (Community Nursing in Health and Social Care, Community Children’s Nurse, District Nurse or General Practice Nurse).


The programme of study takes you through a specialist community public health or community nursing specialist trajectory which allows you to consider health attainment, promotion, and illness prevention in the context of local, regional, national and international public health, health and social care policy and practice.


You will learn about the latest theory and practice influencing service provision and critically evaluate approaches to developing and delivering effective services to enhance your role.


You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in:


Critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis

The integration of research and theory to practice

Leadership

Clinical risk assessment and risk management

Developing / strengthening awareness of equality and diversity.

Admission Requirements

In accordance with NMC and University requirements, in order to be eligible for entry in to the programme, applicants are required to meet the following entry requirements:
Applicants will have a second class or above (2:2 classification) honours degree in a relevant subject from an approved higher education institution. Clinically experienced, health professionals without a degree who have evidence of master’s level CPPD (level 7) study undertaken within the last five years will also be considered. Confirmation that you hold a current and satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Confirmation that either your employing organisation will support you to undertake the course and/or alternatively if you are self-funded/employed that you have access to: protected time to attend scheduled study and assessment days and engage in guided study activities set by the university. Access to a suitable SCPHN or SPQ Specialist Practice and Prescribing (where applicable) placement/s that can provide the required supervised period of learning/learning opportunities. Protected time to engage in practice development activities with an identified Practice Assessor/s and Practice Supervisor/s who meet the required eligibility criteria to undertake the role. Pathway specific criteria:
SCPHN
Current NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) programme. SPQ
Current NMC registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved community nursing specialist practice qualification (SPQ). Registration with the NMC for a minimum period of 1 year prior to application. Applications to the programme will be welcomed from applicants who are sponsored by either the NHS, private and/or third sector Health and Social Care organisations.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,999 GBP

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