MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) at Teesside University

Programme overview

MSc for registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) who completed a PgDip SCPHN (or equivalent) within the last five years and hold Part 3 NMC registration. Eligible applicants can use accreditation of prior learning (120 credits) for direct entry to the final 60-credit dissertation module.

Department: Nursing & Health | Duration: Part-time, 9-12 months | Intake: September, January or May | Study mode: part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A single 60-credit Dissertation module: an independent primary study or secondary project (such as a systematic review) on a SCPHN topic, with supervision (up to 10-15 hours) and a written submission of up to 15,000 words.

Career pathways

Supports further specialisation in the field, research-informed service improvement, and progression into leadership or education roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Valid NMC registration as a Level 1 registered nurse or midwife and on Part 3 of the NMC register as a SCPHN, and evidence of completing the Postgraduate Diploma in SCPHN or 120 credits of equivalent Level 7 modules. The dissertation should be started within five years of initial SCPHN registration or award of the PgDip. Recognition of prior learning may be applied. Applications cannot be accepted from international students requiring a student visa.

Intake: September, January or May

Duration: Part-time, 9-12 months

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