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PostgraduateMSc
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or Occupational Health Nursing or School Nursing)
University of DerbyDerby, England
1 yearDuration
£6,408Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Derby, the MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or Occupational Health Nursing or School Nursing) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is for NMC registered nurses who want to gain a professional qualification in health visiting or occupational health nursing or school nursing. If you have either a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in nursing studies this course can be studied at degree level to top up your qualification. - Gain a professional qualification in health visiting or occupational health nursing or school nursing - Build your understanding of clinical practice, wider public health and leadership and management - Develop specialist assessment, leadership and management skills. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Public Health Policy and Practice
Specialist Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Safeguarding
Protection and Health Promotion
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Occupational Health or Health Visiting or School Nursing Specialism
Professional Development and Professional Regulation
Applied Public Health Practice and Service Improvement
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£6,408
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full course fee for 2026/27 academic year. Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2-3 years
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £27,000 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or Occupational Health Nursing or School Nursing) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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