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Postgraduate Diploma
Collegiate Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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Postgraduate Diploma
Collegiate Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 year
Postgraduate Diploma
Collegiate Campus
Part Time
SEP
2 years
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Become a community public health nurse with a specialism in school nursing on this entirely practice-based course, leading public health practice and driving positive change in children’s services.Course summarySpecialise in early intervention and prevention of ill health.Work in diverse communities impacted by health inequalities.Lead and coordinate public health practice through collaborative approaches.Target the needs of families and their communities with evidence-based solutions.Gain a professional award as a specialist practitioner of school nursing.You’ll develop advanced communication skills and a strong foundation in parenting and child development to empower children, young people and their families to improve their health and wellbeing. Graduating as a reflective and competent practitioner, you’ll be ready to apply for the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing register.
The PgDip is open to current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered first level nurses or midwives. Current NMC registration is part of the essential criteria for application and will be confirmed at interview, and as part of the onboarding process.
• Applicants will hold a first degree (honours) recognised in the UK.
• The University will consider applications on an individual basis if applicants hold an Ordinary degree in Nursing / Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate their capability to study at level seven through written application and interview.
• Students will RPL their previous experience and study and submit an extended CV to support application to the programme.
• Applicants must also hold three GCSEs or equivalents at grade 4 / C or above, in mathematics, English language or literature, and a science subject.
• Evidence of recent study (within the last 10 years).
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is still to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2023/24 are £9,250 per year.
Students from EU
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK.
Students from International
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK.
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