Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing)

Want a career as a Health Visitor or School Nurse? Study for your PGDip in Specialist Community Public health Nursing.

Our one-year course is suited to qualified nurses and midwives who wish to undertake the specialist community public health nursing course at postgraduate level. During the year you will develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver a range of services including prevention, early intervention and safeguarding for children aged 0-19 and their families. Our course leads to a nationally recognised qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

We deliver this course in partnership with local community healthcare and service providing organisations. It is intended to meet the needs and expectations of the contemporary public health agenda so you can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

What you should know about this course

- Experience high-quality teaching with world-class research and a vibrant student experience.

- You can study full-time or part-time (if supported by the sponsoring health care provider) at our Avery Hill Campus.

- Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022).

- This course is 50% theory and 50% practice so you will be prepared to meet real-world demands on both local and national levels.

- This course is delivered in partnership with local community healthcare organisations.