Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse) - BSc (Hons) / PgDip

The aim of this course is to train you as a practitioner who can maintain and improve the health of defined social groups and populations through the use of best available evidence, reflective practice and practical, hands-on experience.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

First level registration with the NMC (one year's post-registration experience ideal) If awaiting confirmation of registration, there must be evidence of successful completion of a pre-registration nursing or midwifery programme and evidence of application for NMC registration
To access BSc (Hons): you need the equivalent of 240 credits of which 120 must be at level 5 (higher diploma level).
To access PG Diploma: if you have previously studied at level 6, you may be eligible for entry onto the postgraduate award.

Why Choose Us?
We’ll prepare you to enter a practice-based profession. It is designed to produce knowledgeable and skilled practitioners responsible for the health needs of various client groups across different settings of public health practice.
The course is 50 per cent theory and 50 per cent practice
The course is delivered full-time up to a maximum of 156 weeks and facilitates flexibility with a 'step-on-step-off' approach.
52 weeks (minimum) full-time
We accept direct applications to University and to seconding Trusts (visit NHS Careers for adverts)
Theory and practice is integrated throughout the programme,with 10 weeks of consolidated practice at the end of your course
Supported in practice by experienced practice teachers and mentors
Available at both BSc (Hons) and Postgraduate Diploma level
The School’s collaborative work with employers and trust colleagues means your studies reflect the hands-on operations of contemporary practice.
By joining us, you’ll be enrolling in the region’s largest provider of qualified health and social care professionals to the NHS.