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Advanced Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner, PGDip at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Postgraduate diploma for registered nurses preparing for the Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner role, meeting the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification. Students choose a specialism and complete advanced clinical examination and assessment plus a non-medical prescribing qualification.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Specialisms available are District Nursing, General Practice Nursing, Community Children's Nursing and Community Palliative and End-of-Life Care Nursing. Modules include Evidence for Practice and Advanced Clinical Examination Skills for Community Practitioners, with study in advanced clinical decision-making, autonomous practice and person-centred care.

Career pathways

Community Nurse Specialist Practitioners work at an advanced level in primary care, social care and hospices, leading teams and coordinating care, with routes to senior clinical, leadership and specialist roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NMC Registered Nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration; evidence of study at Level 6; satisfactory up-to-date DBS; ability to self-fund or commitment of employer to support course fees; manager support; an identified qualified Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor practising in community nursing who is a Registered Nurse with relevant registration. Standard English language requirement for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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