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Specialist Community Nursing - District Nursing Pathway

Keele University
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1 yearDuration
£4,400Per Year (Home)
£4,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgDip Specialist Community Nursing - District Nursing Pathway at Keele University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Would you like to specialise in District Nursing? Our School of Nursing and Midwifery has developed an NMC-approved, and QNI endorsed Specialist Community Nursing (District Nursing) programme. This programme is available for Home students who are employed in a community nursing role and are seconded by their employer or funded to undertake the apprenticeship route. Home/uk fees are £4,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Clinical Practice in District Nursing
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Long-term Conditions and Chronic Disease Management
Caseload Management and Care Coordination
Leadership and Professional Practice in Community Settings
Risk Assessment and Safeguarding in Community Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Work-Based Learning and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Typical offer Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need. Typical offer: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree and current first level Professional Registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register and sponsorship from an NHS Trust / Organisation

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£4,400

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Month of entry September Mode of study Full time, Part time Location Keele University campus Subject area Nursing Fees for 2026/27 academic year UK - The PgDip is an NHS-commissioned programme with no student tuition fees. The MSc (60 credit) top-up fee is £4,400. Duration of study 1 year full time, 2 years part time This course is no longer accepting applications from international students for the 2025/26 academic year. The 60 credit top-up fee is £4,400. Students will have to source additi

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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About Keele University

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