Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) Postgraduate Diploma

This programme leads to both an academic award and professional qualification.

It will prepare you for contemporary Health Visiting practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register.

While studying, you’ll acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities.

Professional Approval and Accreditation

The PgDip is professionally recognised by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and developed in line with the NMC's Standards of Proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. Our PgDip is also accredited through Unicef UK Baby Friendly, with the standards implemented across the programme.

This programme leads to both an academic award and professional qualification.

It will prepare you for contemporary Health Visiting practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register.

While studying, you’ll acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities.

Professional Approval and Accreditation

The PgDip is professionally recognised by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and developed in line with the NMC's Standards of Proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. Our PgDip is also accredited through Unicef UK Baby Friendly, with the standards implemented across the programme.

 Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree pass  For programmes requiring Honours Degree applicants must have achieved the following grades:  Excellent  Good  Very Good

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.