Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing, MSc

The MSc Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment; our aim is to help you become inspirational leaders of the future, transforming practice, contributing to the wider health care agenda. The course is made up of 50% practice and 50% theory; there is a strong emphasis on the relationship between practice and theory. During the course you will be assigned ... READ MORE

The MSc Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment; our aim is to help you become inspirational leaders of the future, transforming practice, contributing to the wider health care agenda. The course is made up of 50% practice and 50% theory; there is a strong emphasis on the relationship between practice and theory. During the course you will be assigned a Personal Academic Mentor who will provide academic guidance and support for your personal development.

Your learning will be assessed through lectures, seminar presentation, reflective groups, action learning, work based learning, problem based learning, self-directed learning and e-learning will be utilised in order to achieve the theoretical and clinical outcomes for the course. Successful completion part one of the programme will lead to a PGDip and professional award which can be recorded on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. On successful completion of the Master's Degree you will be able to advance your career seeking opportunity to apply for a Band 7 Team Leader post.