12 monthsProgramme duration
01 Dec, 2026Application Deadline
JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The primary aim of this programme is to enable the foundation of specialist knowledge, professional identity, required skills, and competence as a specialist public health nurse. The programme will explore fundamental community public health practice in relation to the role of the contemporary health visitor, supporting the development of a resilient and competent practitioner in knowledge, skills, and future leadership.
This programme is mapped to contemporary high-impact areas in public health affecting children and young people; the programme is considerate of 0-19 service delivery models in the joint teaching of health visiting students for many aspects of university education, but with distinct fields of practice teaching and placement experiences.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The primary aim of this programme is to enable the foundation of specialist knowledge, professional identity, required skills, and competence as a specialist public health nurse. The programme will explore fundamental community public health practice in relation to the role of the contemporary health visitor, supporting the development of a resilient and competent practitioner in knowledge, skills, and future leadership.
This programme is mapped to contemporary high-impact areas in public health affecting children and young people; the programme is considerate of 0-19 service delivery models in the joint teaching of health visiting students for many aspects of university education, but with distinct fields of practice teaching and placement experiences.
Admission Requirements
- Demonstrate either: achievement of an undergraduate degree or completion of a Diploma in Nursing, and it is desirable to have completed a recent level 6 (or above) module.
- Registered with the NMC as a Nurse or a Midwife and a UK resident.
- A Full UK driving licence is usually required to meet NHS Trust requirements (individual circumstances may be accommodated depending upon roles and responsibilities within supporting/sponsoring Trusts)
- Trust sponsorship/ or secured a sponsoring placement if self-funding via the Values-Based Recruitment Process is in place between the university and the NHS Trust
- A Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor as part of the sponsorship/ support for practice assessment.
This course is not available to international students who require a student sponsor to study in the UK.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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