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University of the West of Scotland: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
| Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | Health and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
| ask@uws.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The PgDip / MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing is an academic and professional programme designed to prepare Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered nurses and/or midwives to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN).
The award has three distinct pathways that enable you to apply for registration on the SCPHN part of the NMC professional register in a specific field of SCPHN practice:
Health Visiting School Nursing Occupational Health Nursing NB Occupational Health Nursing is offered part-time only and is delivery fully online.
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
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