MSc Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing at Swansea University

Programme overview

An MSc pathway listed alongside the PGDip in Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing; this pathway is open to international students only and the MSc is not approved by the NMC. The PGDip route prepares registered practitioners for autonomous community district nursing practice.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: Community Nursing | Duration: 3 years full-time (international students only) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The PGDip route leads to eligibility to apply for NMC registration as an SPQ District Nurse; the MSc is not NMC-approved.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must: be registered with the NMC on part 1 of the register; hold a BSc/BA/BN honours degree or equivalent; provide evidence of post-registration experience in the specialised area of practice; confirm any recent study (for example CPD modules, preferably within the last 5 years); present an up-to-date enhanced DBS disclosure; and provide copies of academic qualifications and other documents required for verification. A full transcript of the module outline is required at interview if transferring prior learning. Applications are made directly to the Admissions Team; interviews take place in the summer. (Requirements are published for the PGDip and the page's course group.) These criteria are published for the course group (PGDip / MSc); PGDip students may be able to upgrade to the MSc.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (international students only)

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