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University of Surrey: Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (School Nursing)
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FHMS - School of Health Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to work with children, young people and families as a specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN) school nurse, and lead on innovation and change within modern health and social care
Spend half of your training in clinical placements to practise your skills in healthcare settings, under the supervision of qualified practitioners
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS
Join one of our research groups to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and register your qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
You’ll develop the values that employers and the public need from modern healthcare professionals, such as compassion, advocacy, good communication, teamwork skills, and respect and understanding of patients.
You’ll critically examine and develop awareness of the key concepts of public health and health promotion. You’ll analyse data to identify health needs and develop health promotion interventions to address contemporary public health issues. We’ll teach you the fundamentals about safeguarding children, young people and adults, empowering you to play a pro-active role in their protection.
You’ll study topics, including early intervention work with families, leadership, mental health, public health, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation in an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum 2.2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. English language requirements: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in each component (or equivalent). For current entry requirements, please visit our website. The link is under Course contact details. |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to work with children, young people and families as a specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN) school nurse, and lead on innovation and change within modern health and social care
Spend half of your training in clinical placements to practise your skills in healthcare settings, under the supervision of qualified practitioners
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS
Join one of our research groups to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and register your qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
You’ll develop the values that employers and the public need from modern healthcare professionals, such as compassion, advocacy, good communication, teamwork skills, and respect and understanding of patients.
You’ll critically examine and develop awareness of the key concepts of public health and health promotion. You’ll analyse data to identify health needs and develop health promotion interventions to address contemporary public health issues. We’ll teach you the fundamentals about safeguarding children, young people and adults, empowering you to play a pro-active role in their protection.
You’ll study topics, including early intervention work with families, leadership, mental health, public health, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation in an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum 2.2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. You must be currently registered as a healthcare professional to apply. English language requirements: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in each component (or equivalent). For current entry requirements, please visit our website. The link is under Course contact details. |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
If you’re a registered Nurse or Midwife, our MSc Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (School Nursing) course will set you on the path to qualifying as a School Nurse, working with children, young people and families, making a significant impact on their lives. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, we’ll enhance your academic, professional and clinical prowess, transforming you into a critical and discerning practitioner, capable of driving innovation and change in health and social care.
This course is taught by clinicians and researchers with experience in working in the NHS, ensuring everything you’ll learn is up-to-date and meets the needs of the progressive healthcare sector.
This course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice. On successful completion of the first year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) of this course, you’ll be eligible to record your qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
Throughout your hands-on clinical training, you’ll develop the values that employers and the public need from modern healthcare professionals such as, compassion, advocacy, good communication, teamwork skills and respect and understanding of patients.
You’ll critically examine and develop awareness of the key concepts of public health and health promotion. You’ll access and analyse data to identify health needs and develop health promotion interventions to address contemporary public health issues. We’ll teach you the fundamentals about safeguarding children, young people and adults, empowering you to play a pro-active role in their protection.
You’ll study topics, including community nurse practitioner prescribing (V100), early intervention work with families, leadership, and mental health, public health, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation on an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students will normally hold a previously accumulated credit volume of 360 FHEQ Level 4-6 credits, of which at least 120 will be at FHEQ Level 6, and be named on Part One or Part Two of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register (NMC 2006a). English language requirements: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in each component (or equivalent). For current entry requirements, please visit our website. The link is under Course contact details. |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
If you’re a registered Nurse or Midwife, our MSc Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (School Nursing) course will set you on the path to qualifying as a School Nurse, working with children, young people and families, making a significant impact on their lives. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, we’ll enhance your academic, professional and clinical prowess, transforming you into a critical and discerning practitioner, capable of driving innovation and change in health and social care.
This course is taught by clinicians and researchers with experience in working in the NHS, ensuring everything you’ll learn is up-to-date and meets the needs of the progressive healthcare sector.
This course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice. On successful completion of the first year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) of this course, you’ll be eligible to record your qualification with the NMC.
**What you will study**
Throughout your hands-on clinical training, you’ll develop the values that employers and the public need from modern healthcare professionals such as, compassion, advocacy, good communication, teamwork skills and respect and understanding of patients.
You’ll critically examine and develop awareness of the key concepts of public health and health promotion. You’ll access and analyse data to identify health needs and develop health promotion interventions to address contemporary public health issues. We’ll teach you the fundamentals about safeguarding children, young people and adults, empowering you to play a pro-active role in their protection.
You’ll study topics, including community nurse practitioner prescribing (V100), early intervention work with families, leadership, and mental health, public health, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation on an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students will normally hold a previously accumulated credit volume of 360 FHEQ Level 4-6 credits, of which at least 120 will be at FHEQ Level 6, and be named on Part One or Part Two of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register (NMC 2006a). English language requirements: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in each component (or equivalent). For current entry requirements, please visit our website. The link is under Course contact details. |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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