Glasgow Caledonian University

Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Practice District Nurse with V300 (PgD SPDN)

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop advanced problem solving, decision-making, and leadership skills to meet the clinical practice demands within District Nursing.

Key highlights

  • Develops advanced problem solving and clinical decision-making skills
  • Builds leadership skills for District Nursing practice
  • Prepares nurses for clinical practice demands in community settings
  • Includes V300 independent and supplementary nurse prescribing

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: professional_registration — …Applicants must hold an Adult Nursing qualification Minimum one year as an NMC registered nurse English language requirement Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 7.0

Scholarships

  • Chancellor Yunus Scholarship

    GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.

    Up to £7,000
  • GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship

  • New to GCU Regional Scholarship

    £3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • District Nurse
  • Specialist Practitioner District Nurse
  • Community Nursing Team Leader
  • Nurse Independent Prescriber
  • Community Nurse Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,750 | International: £5,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Glasgow Caledonian University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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