The MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Top-Up) at the University of Salford is designed for those who have completed an NMC-validated postgraduate programme in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) 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.

You will:

Develop advanced research skills tailored to specialist community public health nursing.

Lead and innovate in integrated health and social care services.

Critically appraise and apply evidence-based practices.

Enhance your leadership capabilities in diverse healthcare settings.

Improve care quality and outcomes through research-informed practices.

Network with professionals and experts in the field.

This course offers an opportunity for nurses who have completed an NMC-validated Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme (any pathway, such as Health Visiting or School Nursing) at level 7 to achieve a master's qualification. You can complete the dissertation module part-time or full-time within five years of finishing your PgDip SCPHN. Throughout your dissertation journey, you will receive guidance and support from a university academic supervisor. You have the flexibility to choose between a project-based dissertation or a literature review, focusing on your specialist area. There is flexibility to start on a number of dates across the year.

Modules

The programme consists of a single 60-credit level 7 module, supported by an academic supervisor who is an expert in your specialist area. This module is designed to help you master independent learning and critical thinking.

Key Features:

You will be guided by an academic supervisor throughout your journey.

Orientation, workshops, and facilitated sessions are provided to support your success these include academic writing, project approaches, systematic reviews, ethics, and dissemination strategies.

An opportunity to engage in wider research learning, including attending research presentations.

Your choices will be negotiated and agreed upon within an individualised personal development plan with your supervision team.

Supervisory sessions and tutorials provided by your supervision team.