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Community Health Studies (Specialist Practitioner Community Children's Nursing) (Taught)
- Postgraduate Diploma
- 2 Years
- Part-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Pontypridd
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
Are you a registered nurse working in the community and looking to further your career and step into leadership and management?
Our course prepares you to become a Specialist Practitioner in Community Children’s Nursing following the NMC (2022) Standards of Proficiency for Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualifications.
Assessment method
This course is delivered online using our Hydra digitally immersive simulation. There are authentic assessments including making a poster, VIVA, literature review, devising a health improvement tool, a report, and a presentation.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must be an NMC registered nurse (level 1), have a first degree and be employed in a setting where specialist community care is delivered relevant to the applicant's chosen field of specialist practice.
Applicants must be supported and nominated for a place on the course by their employer.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants).
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each componenthttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Part time fees are per 20 credits
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 2025/2026
https://www.southwales.ac.uk/money/postgraduate-fees-and-funding/postgraduate-scholarships-and-bursaries/
Course contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk
Phone:03455767778
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