Specialist Community Public Health Nursing* (Occupational Health Nursing) PGDip
University of ChesterWheeler, Chester
Course overview
This innovative Post Graduate Diploma is delivered live online (Distance Learning), providing practical support to qualified nurses to deliver advanced practice in a community setting, and undertaking quality improvement or service evaluations. On completion of this course, you will have met the NMC requirements of a SCPHN Occupational Health Nurse and will feel confident in your ability to manage complex cases, deliver advanced practice interventions, deliver quality improvement and evaluate changes made.
Key highlights
- Delivered live online through distance learning for qualified nurses
- Meets NMC requirements for SCPHN Occupational Health Nurse registration
- Develops advanced practice skills for community settings
- Includes undertaking quality improvement projects or service evaluations
- Builds confidence managing complex cases and evaluating changes
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
- Occupational Health Manager
- Workplace Health and Wellbeing Lead
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,585 per year (2025/26) — More on UK fees
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 University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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