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PostgraduateMSc

Community Health Studies (Practice Nursing)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£1,229Per Year (Home)
£1,229Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the MSc Community Health Studies (Practice Nursing) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. The MSc Community Health Studies (Practice Nursing) is a natural progression route for graduate nurses who desire to develop mastery in specialist practice, in line with the Post Registration Nursing Career Framework (WAG, 2010). The Practice Nursing course aims to develop professionals who can independently access information and use the information to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate the evidence base for community nursing care. It will develop problem-solving skills and prepare you to take a leadership role in the community context. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Community Nursing Practice and Assessment
Evidence-Based Practice in Community Health
Leadership and Management in Community Settings
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal
Specialist Clinical Practice in Community Nursing
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Advanced Pharmacology for Community Practitioners
Dissertation in Community Health Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementNMC registered nurse (level 1) with a first degree, employed in community specialist care setting relevant to chosen field of specialist practice

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,229

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Part-time fee of £1,229 per 20 credits. Course is currently funded by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) for current Community Children's Nurses working in community settings

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£38,500
Indicative Data

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

56%Working
14%Studying
14%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
67%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

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  • Available to all international students
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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Community Health Studies (Practice Nursing) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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