Program Overview
The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) at University of Bedfordshire is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Grantham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School 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
- Assessment And Interventions In Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
- Community Nurse Prescribing For Nurses
- Leadership And Management In Public Health Practice
- Promoting Public Health In Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
- Specialist Public Health Practice (School Nursing)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Standard entry requirements for postgraduate taught courses apply to this course. In addition, applicants should hold a relevant current, professional qualification as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and have secured a practice placement with a provider organisation.
- A variation to University regulations has been approved to enable those students who registered for, and successfully completed, the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) course as the target award, to register to complete the masters qualification by taking the 60 credit dissertation unit (Service Improvement Project).
- Students who are direct entry midwives must provide evidence of the completion of their Intention to Practice, which will be held by the course team. A supervisor of midwives will be appointed who will develop a written plan with the student as to how they will meet their practice hours for both the SCPHN course and their practice hours to maintain their midwifery practice. This will be reviewed regularly during the tripartite visits.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bedfordshire directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom
University of Bedfordshire is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months