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City St George's, University of London: Public Health and Specialist Community Nursing
| Institution | City St George's, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Medical Sciences View department profile |
| Web | https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Public Health and Specialist Community Nursing (SCPHN/SPQ) programme prepares you to practise independently as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) or Community Nurse Specialist (Community Nursing in Health and Social Care, Community Children’s Nurse, District Nurse or General Practice Nurse).
The programme of study takes you through a specialist community public health or community nursing specialist trajectory which allows you to consider health attainment, promotion, and illness prevention in the context of local, regional, national and international public health, health and social care policy and practice.
You will learn about the latest theory and practice influencing service provision and critically evaluate approaches to developing and delivering effective services to enhance your role.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in: Critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis The integration of research and theory to practice Leadership Clinical risk assessment and risk management Developing / strengthening awareness of equality and diversity.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) This PGDip SCPHN pathways component of the programme are designed to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (the NMC) proficiencies for SCPHN (NMC 2022) leading to registerable qualifications in either: Health Visiting School Nursing
Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualifications (SPQ) The PGDip SPQ pathway components of the programme are designed to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) proficiencies for community nursing specialist practice qualifications (SPQ) (NMC 2022) leading to a recordable qualification in one of the following: Community Children’s Nursing Community Nursing in Health and Social Care District Nursing General Practice Nursing
It is recognised that the students who commence the programme are unique and from a diverse range of backgrounds, with existing experience and attitudes to life. The emphasis on transferable skills in the curriculum ensures that the rich resources you bring to your learning are nurtured and developed.
At City St George’s, University of London you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in public health and community settings that are characterised by ethnic diversity, high levels of deprivation with some of the most acute health care challenges in the UK.
To meet these challenges, the programme will help you to be flexible and proactive and develop a sound evidence-based knowledge, enabling you to question or challenge with confidence and courage.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please visit https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/public-health-and-specialist-community-nursing |
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please visit https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/public-health-and-specialist-community-nursing |
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | City St George's, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB |
Our School of Health & Medical Sciences combines the former St George’s, University of London – a specialist provider of health and medical education – and City’s School of Health & Psychological Sciences and is now one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.
The School of Health & Medical Sciences
- 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for health professions (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
- 1st in London for subjects allied to medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
- Top 3 in the UK for …
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