Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner (top-up)
4 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, May, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner (Top-Up) at the University of Salford is designed for those who have completed an NMC-validated postgraduate programme in community nursing specialist practitioner nursing (SPQ) and wish to achieve a full master's qualification. This course allows you to build on your postgraduate diploma, providing the opportunity to critically appraise and develop the skills needed to lead services regionally, nationally, and internationally.
At the University of Salford, you will benefit from a programme specifically designed to enhance your research skills within the integrated health and social care system. This course supports you in leading research-informed integrated services that improve the quality of care and enhance outcomes for people, professionals, organisations, and the wider community.
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner (Top-Up) at the University of Salford is designed for those who have completed an NMC-validated postgraduate programme in community nursing specialist practitioner nursing (SPQ) and wish to achieve a full master's qualification. This course allows you to build on your postgraduate diploma, providing the opportunity to critically appraise and develop the skills needed to lead services regionally, nationally, and internationally.
At the University of Salford, you will benefit from a programme specifically designed to enhance your research skills within the integrated health and social care system. This course supports you in leading research-informed integrated services that improve the quality of care and enhance outcomes for people, professionals, organisations, and the wider community.
Admission Requirements
Progression from the Community Specialist Practitioner nursing NMC approved programmes:
- PgDip Specialist Practitioner - Community nursing specialist practitioner qualification (all pathways) completed at the University of Salford.
- PgDip Specialist Practitioner - Community nursing specialist practitioner qualification from any SPQ programme in the UK validated by the NMC.
Completion of the above must have been within the last 5 years.
This course is ideal for registered nurses who have completed an NMC-validated Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner programme at level 7. We are looking for dedicated professionals with a postgraduate diploma in community nursing who are eager to advance their careers. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care settings and a strong interest in integrated care and research. You should be motivated to lead and innovate in your field, with a commitment to improving care quality and outcomes.
If you are passionate about making a difference and enhancing your expertise, this course is for you.
All applicants will be interviewed by the programme leads and asked to complete a dissertation proposal (500 words).
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