Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree and experience Academic requirements listed are for the school's postgraduate education programme and the requirements of the NMC. In order to enter the chosen pathway, candidates must be a registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency for level 7 study. And

normally hold a health-related degree at 2:1 or above or equivalent or be able to demonstrate the ability to study at level 6.

have successfully completed recent study within the last five years

normally have a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience, preferably in a community setting

demonstrate the potential to benefit from masters-level study

have appropriate clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau, organised by the sponsoring organisation.

have employer support to undertake the programme.

must be employed and sponsored by a Practice Learning Partner of the University of Brighton (such as the applicant’s employing/sponsoring NHS organisation) for the duration of the programme in an appropriate role for the specialist pathway in the programme (general practice nursing or district nursing).

have protected learning time to undertake the programme with student status in practice.

have appropriate practice support throughout the programme.

Applicants who do not have a first degree In exceptional cases candidates will be considered for entry onto the MSc programme without a first degree if they can demonstrate innovations in practice, publications and have expertise in the field. Candidates without a first degree will be required to undertake and pass an M-level module in order to enter the MSc. A maximum of 40 credits of the final award may be brought into the course provided you meet the learning outcomes and these were undertaken in the previous five years. Students who already hold a recognised qualification in any one of the specialist options at degree level may apply for admission to another specialist option provided they satisfy the necessary entry criteria. Such students will need to complete 120 masters-level credits in order to gain the postgraduate diploma, and to demonstrate achievement of the specialist practice learning outcomes for the chosen pathway. To apply for this course, please contact the course administrator [email protected].

Career

Careers

Most graduates go on to work, or continue working, within the NHS in a variety of community nursing and primary care settings.

The skills and knowledge that you will have achieved by graduation can also be applied to a wide range of community nursing or public health roles in various settings.

The context of public health practice both within and outside of the NHS is constantly changing and the opportunities for career development and innovative approaches to service provision exist.

Specialist Community Practitioner ,PGDip

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Career

Careers

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