PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing at Buckinghamshire New University

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, this dynamic course will give you the strong professional foundation you need to excel in health visiting or school nursing. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a lasting impact supporting children, young people, and families to thrive and ensuring every child has the best possible start in life. Designed for qualified nurses and midwives with a degree, this postgraduate diploma is delivered in partnership with sponsoring health organisations and NHS trusts.

Faculty: Health and Social Care  |  Duration: One Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Studying at postgraduate diploma level will enhance your critical thinking, clinical judgement, and leadership capabilities, preparing you to deliver high-quality care to children and families within the community. You will develop the confidence and expertise to lead teams and contribute effectively to the most vital areas of public health practice. Core modules include Building Healthy Communities, Autonomous Specialist Practice in Health Visiting, Advanced Autonomous Specialist Practice in Health Visiting, Maximising Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan, Strategic Leadership in Service Improvement, Community and Public Health Workforce Development - Health Visiting, Practice Assessment Document, Autonomous Specialist Practice in School Nursing, Advanced Autonomous Specialist Practice in School Nursing, Community and Public Health Workforce Development - School Nursing.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this course, you will be well prepared to progress in your career within Health Visiting or School Nursing, using your specialist skills and knowledge to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. You’ll be equipped to provide high-quality care, promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to reducing health inequalities within your community.

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