Primary Care (Practice Nursing) -Postgraduate Diploma

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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City, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

NUMSPCC01

Campuses

Northampton Square

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Primary Care (Practice Nursing) -Postgraduate Diploma

About

Benefits of this course

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).

Core modules will provide the foundation for your studies for your postgraduate programme (MSc/ PGDip), covering:

key concepts in practice nursing
research methods
health policy and politics
dissertation module (MSc only).

Our wide range of elective modules will support your professional and clinical development as a 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 postgraduate diploma or master’s level.

Awards

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

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.

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).

Requirements

English Program Requirements

In addition to the listed entry requirements, if your first language is not English you will also need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 with at least 6:5 in all components
TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 Reading and 20 Speaking.

English language programmes

Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

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.