Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nursing
12 monthsProgramme duration
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nurse direct entry programme will support you as a registered nurse to gain advanced level skills and knowledge as a School Nurse.
The School Nurse direct funded programme at the University of Salford supports you to develop specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours required in the implementation of whole-person, place-based and integrated care enabling you to support people in the community in a range of settings and context.
The School Nurse direct funded programme at the University of Salford supports you to develop specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours required in the implementation of whole-person, place-based and integrated care enabling you to support people in the community in a range of settings and context.
Programme overview
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nurse direct entry programme will support you as a registered nurse to gain advanced level skills and knowledge as a School Nurse.
The School Nurse direct funded programme at the University of Salford supports you to develop specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours required in the implementation of whole-person, place-based and integrated care enabling you to support people in the community in a range of settings and context.
The School Nurse direct funded programme at the University of Salford supports you to develop specialist skills, knowledge and behaviours required in the implementation of whole-person, place-based and integrated care enabling you to support people in the community in a range of settings and context.
Admission Requirements
You must be employed in an appropriate nursing position with a relevant organisation that is an approved partner with the University of Salford. You must also be employed for more than 30hrs per week as the programme requires the ability to work a 37.5-hour week to ensure there is sufficient time to complete the NMC proficiency standards.
You will also need:
1. An active registration as a nurse (level 1) or midwife on the NMC register the Nursing and Midwifery Council register (NMC). Applicants must have registered as a nurse or midwife with the NMC before they can apply, students who have not yet got their NMC registration pin won't be eligible to apply.
2. To demonstrate capability of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). The University and practice partner will assess that you have the relevant professional experience and are capable of safe and effective practice within chosen pathway.
3. For routes featuring the non-medical prescribing modules, applicants must have been registered with the NMC for least one year to comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for V300 - non-medical prescribing qualification. You will also need to have appropriate experience in an environment where there is an identified need for the individual to regularly use independent supplementary prescribing (for example, a community team).
You will also need:
1. An active registration as a nurse (level 1) or midwife on the NMC register the Nursing and Midwifery Council register (NMC). Applicants must have registered as a nurse or midwife with the NMC before they can apply, students who have not yet got their NMC registration pin won't be eligible to apply.
2. To demonstrate capability of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). The University and practice partner will assess that you have the relevant professional experience and are capable of safe and effective practice within chosen pathway.
3. For routes featuring the non-medical prescribing modules, applicants must have been registered with the NMC for least one year to comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for V300 - non-medical prescribing qualification. You will also need to have appropriate experience in an environment where there is an identified need for the individual to regularly use independent supplementary prescribing (for example, a community team).
- You will also need to demonstrate one of the below:
- A minimum of a bachelor degree in a related discipline area
- An equivalent academic or professional qualification from the UK or elsewhere i.e. incorporating study at least comparable to 120 credits at honours level
- Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team
1 Year
Sep-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
6,240
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