Community Health Studies (Specialist Practitioner District Nursing) - PGDip at University of South Wales

Programme overview

An NMC-approved postgraduate diploma for registered nurses working in the community, leading to a Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing. It follows the NMC (2022) standards for community nursing specialist practice qualifications.

Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course runs September to August over two years with theoretical and clinical hours per module and an All-Wales Practice Assessment Document. Delivery is blended, combining face-to-face teaching with online delivery using Hydra immersive simulation; assessments include a poster, viva, literature review, health improvement tool, report and presentation.

Career pathways

Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing; the qualification is required for Band 6 and 7 community nursing teams in Wales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be an NMC registered nurse (level 1), hold a first degree and be employed in a setting delivering specialist community care relevant to their field. An enhanced DBS check and DBS Update Service subscription are required (overseas equivalent for non-UK applicants). Applicants must be supported and nominated by their employer, declare good health and good character, and are expected to attend an interview. Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 2 years part-time

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