Primary Care (Practice Nursing) PGDip
City, University of London
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Primary care is central to the health and well-being of individuals and communities, providing the majority of preventive, treatment and rehabilitation services. You will learn about the latest theory and practice influencing primary care provision and critically evaluate approaches to developing and delivering effective services to enhance your role as a general practice nurse (GPN). A mix of core and elective modules will allow you to build essential professional knowledge, underpinned by a ...Read more

Primary care is central to the health and well-being of individuals and communities, providing the majority of preventive, treatment and rehabilitation services. You will learn about the latest theory and practice influencing primary care provision and critically evaluate approaches to developing and delivering effective services to enhance your role as a general practice nurse (GPN).

A mix of core and elective modules will allow you to build essential professional knowledge, underpinned by a robust evidence baser to support your developing role as a general practice nurse (GPN).

The programme is focused on clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on analysing and interpreting theory and research and applying evidence to the general practice setting. The flexible modular structure means that you can study to undergraduate, postgraduate diploma or masters level.

Who is this course for?
If you are a registered nurse working in general practice this programme will enable you to develop your professional skills supported by the latest research and evidence-based practice.

The course can be undertaken as soon as you receive your PIN on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. There is no requirement to have any prior experience as a Registered Nurse to apply for the course.

Career:
Successful completion of your programme will equip you with the requisite knowledge and clinical skills that will enhance and develop your practice as a GPN.

You will be well placed to progress in your career, and specialise in certain clinical areas and the care and management of long-term conditions.

You will also have the research and analytical skills to introduce innovations in service provision, enabling you to make a substantial contribution within the general practice environment.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th

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Entry requirements

To study the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip):

You must have current registration on Part 1 or Part 2 of the NMC register and have no restrictions placed on your registration at the point of application and/or during the tenure of your programme
You must be employed as a GPN and this must be continuous for the duration of your programme
You should have a second class for above (2.2 classification) honours nursing degree or evidence of masters level (level 7) study for a module of 15 credits or more in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education.

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£8,320 per year

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The fee for Feb-2024 is: £8,320 and the fee for Feb-2025 entry is: £8,740

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This course is not available for International Students.

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City, University of London
City, University of London , London

City, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)....

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City, University of London
Finsbury Islington London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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