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Community Health Nursing Specialist Practitioner
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
1 yearDuration
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Course Overview
Offered by Birmingham City University, the PgDip Community Health Nursing Specialist Practitioner provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you’re looking to develop your nursing career within a community setting, as a District Nurse you can play an important role providing holistic care to patients in their own homes. District Nurses work autonomously, giving often complex care in non-clinical settings, and take a leading role in promoting the health of the community they serve. If you’re looking to develop your nursing career within a community setting, as a District Nurse you can play an important role providing holistic care to patients in their own homes. District Nurses work autonomously, giving often complex care... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Community Health Assessment
District Nursing Practice and Clinical Skills
Leadership and Team Management in Community Settings
Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement
Long-Term Condition Management in the Community
Autonomous Nursing Practice and Clinical Decision-Making
Health Promotion and Public Health in Community Care
Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis for Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements Health Assessment 20 credits The module is designed for registered practitioners who are looking to critically develop their knowledge and skill in health assessment of the individual patient. Independent and supplementary prescribing for nurses, midwives and SCPHN (V300) 40 credits This double module is designed for registered first level nurses and midwives and also SCPHNs to enable development of safe, competent and knowledgeable prescribing practice. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Access to computer equipment You will require use of a laptop, and most students do prefer to have their own. However, you can borrow a laptop from the university or use one of our shared computer rooms. Printing You will receive £5 print credit in each year of your course, available after enrolment. Field trips All essential field trips and associated travel costs will be included in your course fees. Access to Microsoft Office 365 Every student at the University can download a free copy of Mic
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Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
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