Health Sciences
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (2nd year entry)
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Ayr: September; Dumfries (full-time only): September; Lanarkshire: September
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
The MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) is deivered on a hybrid learning basis (combining online and face-to-face learning) and is designed for registered nurses and midwives who are committed to iproving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The course is grounded in work-based learning and will support you as you develop into a autonomous public health practitioner.
Duration: 1 year full-time (typically 2 years part-time) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
The PgDip / MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) is deivered on a hybrid or blended learning basis and uses a range of digital and practice-focused facilities. Students access lectures, tutorials, workshops, simulations, and case studies via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and other available University IT applications. Modules include: Principles of Public Health Nursing, NMC Responding to Public Health Challenges, Enhancing Wellbeing in School Nursing, Research for Health & Social Care, Specialist School Nursing, Advancing Public Health Nursing.
Graduates of the SCPHN (School Nursing) course are fully prepared for rewarding careers in community and public health services for children and young people. The NMC-approved qualification supports progression into specialist and senior roles across NHS boards, integrated health services, local authorities, and third-sector organisations.
This course is designed for registered nurses wishing to develop specialist knowledge and leadership skills in occupational health. Academic & Professional Requirements: You must: be a Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council professional register; provide a formal declaration of good health and character; provide an up-to-date Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)(Scotland) or Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)(England, Wales, Northern Ireland) (or equivalent check); supply a personal statement in support of your application; supply a professional reference demonstrating a level of proficiency appropriate to the degree; Additional Requirements: You must be employed (or have confirmation of an employment offer) within a practice learning environment that offers sufficient learning opportunities to enable the achievement of the standards of proficiency for your intended field of SCPHN practice (NMC 2023). English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scottish: Total cost of tuition [Tuition fees for the PgDip course 2026/27] Source
Intake: Lanarkshire: September
Duration: 1 year full-time (typically 2 years part-time)
Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/specialist-community-public-health-nursing-school-nursing
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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