Program Overview
The Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing at Leeds Beckett University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 13 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 13 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Health Assessment Core
- Professional Development in Practice
- Building Community Capacity and Public Health
- Understanding Social Research and Evaluation
- Leadership, Management and Enterprise
- Therapeutic Relationships for Heath Care Practitioners
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have NMC first level registration (previously known as UKCC parts 1, 2, 7 or 12), at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject of Health (or equivalent CAT points or evidence through APEL) and be able to evidence recent professional development.
All suitable candidates will be interviewed and satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 13 months