Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
University of NorthamptonCourse Overview
Offered by University of Northampton, the PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course is designed to enable you to study at academic Level 7 (Masters) whilst also preparing you to become proficient practitioners within specialist community public health nursing/practice. Successful completion of this course will allow you to work at specialist practitioner level within complex primary health care arenas. This post registration award prepares you for a career in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing at both strategic and operational levels. Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | The course prepares you to become a proficient practitioner within specialist community public health nursing/practice. level:PG;top_up:false;international:false;foundation:false;clearing:false;full_time:true;part_time:false;start_month:September;location:Waterside Home Courses by subject Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) PGDip Key Facts Duration 52 weeks full time Level PostgraduatePG PGDip Starting September SEP UK (Home) Fees > Full Time: NHS Funded Location > Waterside |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
UK Are you an international student or an agent? NHS Funded Location > Waterside Apply Now Open Days Get in touch UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES study@northampton.ac.uk 0300 303 2772 Updated 25/03/2026 Is this course for you?
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £32,000 | £37,500 |
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.
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