MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) programme develops registered nurses and midwives into practitioners able to work autonomously in community public health settings, focusing on the health and emotional needs of school-aged children and young people. It meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and is accredited by the NMC. The PGDip leads to the recordable qualification of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nursing), with progression to an MSc by completing a dissertation.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: PGDip 1 year full time (also 2 or 3 years part time); MSc 3 years part time | Intake: September (interviews in the summer; course starts in October) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learning is split 50% theory at Singleton Park Campus and 50% practice placements. Modules include Community Nursing and Public Health Fundamentals, Contemporary Child and Young People's Health and Well-being in SCPHN School Nursing Practice, Leading and Advancing SCPHN Practice, Applying Evidence and Research to Transform Community and Public Health Practice, and Critical Perspectives on Safeguarding. MSc students add a 60-credit dissertation in SCPHN practice.

Career pathways

Graduates gain the recordable qualification of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse School Nursing, working in community and public health roles supporting school-aged children and young people.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be first-level nurses or midwives registered with the NMC with a successful UK honours degree, hold a current enhanced DBS disclosure, have an appropriate Health Board host organisation with a suitable practice placement supported by a Practice Assessor and Supervisor meeting NMC requirements, have a negotiated secondment and secured funding. HEIW-funded places apply only to nurses or midwives working for the NHS in Wales; those working outside the NHS or outside Wales must provide evidence of funding on application. Interviews take place in the summer months. Applications go directly to the School admissions team.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,250 a year (2026/27). MSc part-time, year 1 fee Source

Intake: September (interviews in the summer; course starts in October)

Duration: PGDip 1 year full time (also 2 or 3 years part time); MSc 3 years part time

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