Advanced Practice - School Nursing

PgDip | MSc
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Postgraduate

If you are a registered nurse or midwife looking to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills required for specialist and advanced practice and have an interest in supporting school aged children, then this course is for you.

The PgDip/MSc Advanced Practice course will equip you with contemporary knowledge to take forward the rapidly changing healthcare agenda and make a positive difference.

This route is for nurses and midwives to build on their experience and develop as culturally competent autonomous advanced practitioners. School Nurses work in partnership with communities to address inequalities, protect health and promote wellbeing to support pre-school aged children in having the best start in life. You will explore professional and clinical implications of working as an autonomous practitioner and develop the leadership skills to advance and lead innovative healthcare services.

This is a NMC approved programme resulting in Specialist Community Public Health Nurse registration as a School Nurse.

If you are considering a postgraduate study option starting in September 2025 or January 2026, then please be aware application deadlines are in place which may affect your first choice of start date or course selection.

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Mode of Study

  • Online Learning

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

16 months

Mode of Study

  • Online Learning

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

36 months

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