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PostgraduateMSc

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£11,934Per Year (Intl)
£7,373Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course has been developed to meet the rapidly changing field of public health, providing you with a professional qualification that recognises your expertise. Registered specialist community public health nurses (SCPHNs) such as health visitors or school health nurses, aim to reduce health inequalities by working with individuals, families and communities to promote good health and prevent ill health. We place emphasis on partnership working that cuts across disciplinary, professional and organisational boundaries. 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 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Public Health Policy and Practice
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Community Assessment and Intervention
Family-Centred Nursing Practice
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
School Health and Wellbeing
Professional Leadership in Public Health Nursing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementNMC professional registration on Part One and/or Part Two as Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife; typically Honours degree or APEL consideration

🗣️ 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

£11,934

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,934

Home Student Fee

£7,373

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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 CAH02-04-03 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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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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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
  • Open to your course
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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

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

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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