PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) PGDip prepares registered nurses to lead and deliver public health nursing to school-age children and young people. It combines academic study with supervised practice and is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a post-registration and CPD qualification.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: 7 September 2026 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Advancing Specialist Practice (School Nursing), Evidence-based Practice for Specialist Practitioners, Leading Public Health in Specialist Practice, Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Communities and Populations, Safeguarding Children and Young People in Specialist Practice, Strengthening Community and Population Health, and The Developing Child and Young Person.

Career pathways

Public health practitioner (school nursing).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must evidence a degree in nursing and/or midwifery and be live on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register, ideally with a period of consolidated practice following initial registration. Applicants with an appropriate degree who hold only a nursing diploma may be considered, and Recognition of Prior Learning is considered in line with NMC requirements; those without the stated qualifications must show recent successful modular study at level 6 or above. Applicants must evidence sponsorship or secondment from a 0-19 service provider (NHS Trust or equivalent) delivering school nursing for the duration of the award; self-funded applicants must secure an approved school nurse placement. An enhanced DBS check and occupational health assessment are required, organised through the employer, and applicants must be able to travel to placements (driving licence preferred).

Intake: 7 September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time

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