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

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Nursing

About this course

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.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Eltham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Eltham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2232 Registered community nurses
    2235 Registered mental health nurses
    2259 Other health professionals
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals
    2233 Registered specialist nurses
    2234 Registered nurse practitioners

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Eltham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing

    Offered by

    University of Greenwich

    Greenwich

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