MSc MSc Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner (top-up)
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme is designed for those who have completed an NMC-validated postgraduate programme in community nursing specialist practitioner nursing (SPQ) and wish to achieve a full master's qualification.
Key highlights
- Converts a completed NMC-validated community specialist practitioner qualification into a master's
- Designed for nurses already holding a postgraduate SPQ in community nursing
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: interview — All applicants will be interviewed by the programme leads and asked to complete a dissertation proposal (500 words).
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner
- District Nurse
- Community Nursing Team Leader
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Community Matron
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home postgraduate taught fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international postgraduate taught fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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