MSc Community Specialist Practice (District Nursing)

This course will enable you, as an experienced NMC Registered Nurse, to expand your knowledge, skills and proficiency in your role as a Community Specialist Practitioner, and to progress to independent scholarship.

Why study this course?

You will study modules that are linked to clinical practice, such as public health and health promotion, research methodologies, principles of practice assessment and leading for quality to help your professional development. You will focus on the importance of leadership and develop an in-depth knowledge of professional roles, so you can bring about integrated and high quality health and social care.

Half of your time will be spent on placement, giving you hands-on experience that will support the theoretical aspects you have studied. You will study the Postgraduate Diploma full-time for one year or part-time for two years in order to gain the specialist recordable qualification. The optional MSc stage will take a further year. You will be taught using a range of methods including lectures, workshops, seminars and problem solving. Assessment methods are varied and include assignments, exams and presentations.

If you are an NMC Registered Nurse, this will enable you to:

• Expand your knowledge, skills and proficiency in the role of the Community Specialist Practitioner
• Work within a community/ primary care placement supported by a qualified mentor/ Practice Teacher
• Study modules that directly enhance your clinical practice, management abilities and patient outcomes
• Graduate with a greater understanding of a professional role so you can bring about integrated and high quality health and social care
• Develop specialist assessment, leadership and management skills
• Join with a first degree at 1:1 or 2:1 having 120 credits at degree level or equivalent academic credits or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Whether you want to step up the career ladder, change paths or pursue your passion for a subject you love, you can transform your world with postgraduate study at the University of Derby.

Located in the heart of England, Derby has great transport links with the rest of the UK. This central position means that the city has a long-standing reputation for innovation and industry. We have strong connections with a range of regional employers to support your studies through applied learning, guest lectures and other opportunities.

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