PgD Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
Apply existing skills in all fields of nursing and midwifery to the advanced study of critical appraisal, information gathering, leadership and autonomy. Advance your career as a health visitor with health boards throughout the UK.
Key highlights
- Builds on existing nursing or midwifery skills for advanced practice
- Advanced study of critical appraisal and information gathering
- Develops leadership and autonomous practice skills
- Prepares you for health visiting roles with UK health boards
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 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 £7,000GCU 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
- Health Visitor
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Community Health Team Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,750 | International: £5,750
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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