Course Overview
Offered by Buckinghamshire New University, the MSc Community Healthcare Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. If you have progressed up you career path and have already completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) or Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nursing / Community Children’s Nursing) in the UK, this programme will allow you to top-up to a full master’s qualification. A master's qualification will help you develop your career further, using new skills and knowledge. It also encourages independent, life-long learning and research that will inform community healthcare practice. Home/uk fees are £3,840 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | What are the course entry requirements? You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) or Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ District Nursing / Community Children’s Nursing), as well as being registered on the NMC Register. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£3,840
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £38,000 | £43,000 | £52,000 |
| 3 years | £32,000 | £41,500 | £51,500 |
| 5 years | £34,000 | £42,500 | £55,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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