Specialist Community Practice (Top-up)
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is specifically designed for students that have successfully completed either the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing apprenticeship (school nursing or health visiting) the Specialist Community Nursing (District Nursing) apprenticeship. You’ll be eligible to complete an MSc Specialist Community Practice top-up award. This course aims to help you develop a valid research question and proposal, synthesise relevant scientific literature, and critically evaluate appropriate study methods and results within the context of current evidence.
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Key highlights
- Top-up to a full MSc for SCPHN and District Nursing apprenticeship graduates
- Develop a valid research question and research proposal
- Synthesise relevant scientific literature within current evidence
- Critically evaluate study methods and results
- Includes an independent research project
Entry requirements
Already an NMC registered Level 1 Nurse and/or Midwife. Already an NMC registered Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN). Have completed the PgDip Community Nursing (District Nursing) or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Apprenticeship at Manchester Met since Sept 2021 and gained 120 credits at level 7.
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Health Visitor
- School Nurse
- District Nurse
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Community Nursing Team Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,709 per 30 credits | International: £3,334 per 30 credits
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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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