Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
10,560
(c. USD14,109.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This course is designed to equip students with the qualifications needed to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) as either Health Visitors or School Nurses, earning a Post Graduate Diploma in the process. It focuses on building the expertise, comprehension, and competencies required to meet the Standards of Proficiency for SCPHN (NMC 2004), ensuring graduates can deliver safe, effective healthcare that enhances public and community well-being while upholding professional accountability. The program cultivates reflective practitioners capable of advancing their field through critical analysis and evidence-based improvements.
The SCPHN curriculum values diversity at local and global scales, adapting to societal shifts. It addresses the complexities of population migration, equipping students to support clients and families during transitional phases. Committed to academic excellence, the program prioritizes a rewarding learning experience, incorporating student input to refine teaching methods. Participants are empowered to integrate research-backed approaches into their professional practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have current Part 1or 2 registration in either nursing or midwifery with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
BSc Hons/BSc degree in Nursing or a health related area OR
A Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing/midwifery which is equivalent to 240 academic credits OR
Applicants without a Diploma Higher Education in nursing/midwifery must have successfully completed a portfolio of evidence for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) which demonstrates the achievement of all Level 4 and Level 5 learning outcomes. Please note this APL portfolio must be successfully completed and assessed by Ulster University before applicant can proceed to interview.
Health Visiting students are required to apply through a Regional Recruitment and Selection process and pass the standard set at interview
Occupational Health Nurses and School Nurses apply directly to the HSCT and must pass the standard set at interview
International students must achieve a score of 7 overall and 7 on each sub-scale on the IELTS test of proficiency in English (NMC requirement).
TOEFL iBT - 100 with a minimum L 22, R 24, S - 25, W 24, PTE Academic - 66 (with min. of 61 in each part)
BSc Hons/BSc degree in Nursing or a health related area OR
A Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing/midwifery which is equivalent to 240 academic credits OR
Applicants without a Diploma Higher Education in nursing/midwifery must have successfully completed a portfolio of evidence for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) which demonstrates the achievement of all Level 4 and Level 5 learning outcomes. Please note this APL portfolio must be successfully completed and assessed by Ulster University before applicant can proceed to interview.
Health Visiting students are required to apply through a Regional Recruitment and Selection process and pass the standard set at interview
Occupational Health Nurses and School Nurses apply directly to the HSCT and must pass the standard set at interview
International students must achieve a score of 7 overall and 7 on each sub-scale on the IELTS test of proficiency in English (NMC requirement).
TOEFL iBT - 100 with a minimum L 22, R 24, S - 25, W 24, PTE Academic - 66 (with min. of 61 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
10,560