MSc / PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc / PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) is NMC-accredited and prepares registered nurses and midwives to practise as health visitors. Its themes are child health and wellbeing, children with complex needs, and outcomes for care-experienced children and those needing protection. Exit points are PG Certificate Community Health Studies, PG Diploma and MSc.

Duration: MSc 24 months full-time or 36 months part-time; PGDip 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study combines university teaching with supervised practice in an approved NHS Health Board or local authority placement with a nominated practice assessor and supervisor.

Career pathways

Health visitor, team leader or service manager, safeguarding/child protection nurse adviser, clinical academic or lecturer, research, quality improvement and public health nurse consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Valid NMC registration as a nurse (Part 1) and/or registered midwife; ability to study at degree level (minimum SCQF Level 9); knowledge, skills and competence beyond initial registration. Applicants need agreement from a Health Board or local authority for a practice placement with a practice supervisor and assessor; joint University and employer interviews are held, then the University application. English ability is evidenced through NMC registration; English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with a minimum of 60 in reading and writing and 59 in speaking and listening; TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with 20 in reading, 19 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL exams taken after January 21 2026: 4.5 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total Masters fee (PGDip 6,375 plus dissertation 2,125); Scottish-status students only Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc 24 months full-time or 36 months part-time; PGDip 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

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