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

Programme overview

A professional programme for registered practitioners, underpinned by the NMC Standards (2023), preparing nurses to work independently and autonomously in community settings, manage caseloads and teams, prescribe and manage medicines safely, and complete a practice-based project contributing to the evidence base for district nursing. Successful completion gives eligibility to apply to the NMC for registration as a Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) District Nurse.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: Community Nursing | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Community Nursing and Public Health Fundamentals, Leading and Managing Contemporary District Nursing Practice, Applying Evidence and Research to Transform Community and Public Health Practice, Leading and Advancing District Nursing Practice, Comprehensive Care for Chronic Conditions and Integration of District Nursing Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for NMC registration as an SPQ District Nurse, support continued employment in a Health Board role, and may apply for Band 7 Team Leader posts; many progress into specialist community roles, acute clinical teams or advanced practice.

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Application information

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.)

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time

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