About Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (school Nursing) in University of West of Scotland
OVERVIEW
Our Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) will prepare you for 21st century School Nursing practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register.
While studying, you will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities.
The programme of study leads to both an academic award and professional qualification. It consists of equally distributed theoretical learning and practice based experience.
Upon completion of our PgDip you will gain critical understanding of a range of specialised theories, principles and concepts influencing contemporary school nursing practice. You’ll be equipped to work in the dynamic role of School Nursing and practise legally, safely and effectively without direct supervision.
COURSE DETAILS
Our course leads to both an academic award and professional qualification. It consists of equally distributed theoretical learning and practice based experience within the six core modules. Each module takes into consideration the health care needs of:
- children
- young people
- families
- communities
For the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and professional registration, you are required to complete six, 20 credit modules (120 credits):
- Research for Health & Social Care (core, 20 credits)
- Contemporary School Nursing (core, 20 credits)
- NMC Leadership for Effectiveness (core, 20 credits)
- Enhancing Wellbeing in Children & Young People (core, 20 credits)
- NMC Responding to Public Health Challenges (core, 20 credits)
- Consolidation of Practice (core, 20 credits)
Jobs
On completion of our course you will be eligible for employment at a specialist practitioner level.
Upon completion, you will have the required intellectual and observable skills to practise legally, safely and effectively without direct supervision. You will have competencies in:
- advanced assessment practice
- leadership
- public health
Further Study
Our course will prepare you academically to progress to Masters level study with the option of continuing to the MSc Health Studies (Community Health).
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- TOEFL : 78
- PTE : An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
University of West of Scotland Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Graduate Job Rate |
96% |
| Major Investment |
£81 million (campus infrastructure) |
| Cost of Attendance |
About £17,000 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Classroom and Online |
| Intake Months |
September and January |
University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.
| Level of Study |
Non-EU Tuition Fee |
| UG Class based |
£12,000 |
| UG Lab based |
£14,000 |
| PG taught (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Taught (Lab Based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) |
£15,900 |
