PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Do you have a desire to become a Health Visitor? The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) course is aimed at registered nurses or midwives who wish to develop their knowledge and skills within the context of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting).

What you will study

As Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, Health Visitors have a unique role in connecting with families and communities, allowing them to reach every child in their own homes. They provide a collaborative, personalised, evidence-based, and proportionate service that is focused on the needs of children, families, and communities. Modules include Context and Scope of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN), Utilising and Proposing Research to Inform Practice, Promoting Health Across the Life Course, Safeguarding Children, Young People and Families.

Career pathways

This course will give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and move into more senior roles. Diane Edkins was working as a school nurse and was hesitant to take on a degree, despite it being the logical step in improving her employability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or have successfully completed some equivalent level (Level 6) study. First level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nurse and/or Midwife is required. If awaiting confirmation of registration, there must be evidence of successful completion of a pre-registration nursing or midwifery programme and evidence of application for NMC registration. It is essential that students secure a secondment opportunity or fixed term contract with an employing organisation before applying. Enhanced DBS and Occupational Health Clearance is required with the employing organisation prior to course entry.

Intake: September 2027, February 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

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