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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Community Nursing Specialist Practice (District Nursing)

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgDip Community Nursing Specialist Practice (District Nursing) at Oxford Brookes University. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PG Dip in Community Nursing Specialist Practitioner (District Nurse) programme facilitates the development and progression of experienced registered nurses within the context of the community setting. The programme explores fundamental community nursing practice in relation to the role of the contemporary district nurse to support the development of a resilient and competent practitioner and leader. This programme incorporates the independent prescribing module. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Community Nursing Practice and Leadership
Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis in Community Settings
Long-term Condition Management and Chronic Disease
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
Safeguarding and Public Health in District Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Professional Practice and Service Development
Clinical Practicum and Specialist Practice Experience
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes. Specific entry requirements You must: Have achieved an undergraduate degree or completion of a recent level 6 module. Be registered on Part One (Adult/ RN1/ RNA) of the NMC register as an adult nurse. Have one year of experience working as an RN. Be employed in clinical / healthcare practice, in the UK, in a role with consistent patient

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic71————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Tuition fees Please see the fees note 2025 / 26 2026 / 27 Home (UK) full time NHS funded (see further below) Home (UK) part time NHS funded (see further below) Home (UK) full time NHS funded (see further below) Home (UK) part time NHS funded (see further below) Questions about fees? Contact Student Finance on: +44 (0)1865 534400 financefees@brookes.ac.uk Tuition fees

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Oxford Brookes University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,000£27,500£34,500
5 years£20,000£30,500£41,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-03 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

83%Working
1%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04 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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