PGDip Community and Primary Health Care Practice at Swansea University

Programme overview

A part-time programme for practising community and public health nursing and allied health care professionals, developing leadership, research, analytical and reflective practice skills in relation to community and primary health care policy and practice.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: Community and Primary Health Care | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines Continuing Your Professional Development in Community and Primary Health Care Practice with one 30-credit practice module (Working in Community and Primary Health Care Practice, in Community and Primary Mental Health Care Practice, or with Individuals, Families and Communities). Year 2 includes Foundations in Research and 45 credits chosen with the Programme Manager from the College of Human and Health Sciences module catalogue.

Career pathways

The qualification supports career development in research, education and management roles in community and primary healthcare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2. A minimum of a UK second class honours (2:2) degree or above, or an equivalent recognised qualification; relevant experience may be considered where appropriate. Applicants must be a registered practitioner working in a community role.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,600 a year (2027/28). UK Year 1 fee, 2-year part-time PGDip, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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