MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or Occupational Health Nursing or School Nursing)

This course is for NMC registered nurses who want to gain a professional qualification in health visiting or occupational health nursing or school nursing. If you have either a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in nursing studies this course can be studied at degree level to top up your qualification.

Why study this course?

• Gain a professional qualification in health visiting or occupational health nursing or school nursing
• Build your understanding of clinical practice, wider public health and leadership and management
• Develop specialist assessment, leadership and management skills.
• Develop and build on your existing knowledge to ensure that you meet the competencies set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and you’re eligible to gain a registrable qualification
• Become part of the public health workforce working toward improving people’s lives and their health outcomes.
• Develop the skills you need to become a practitioner in your own area of expertise, and work as a specialist public health nurse
• Learn how to share the core values of a practitioner with your colleagues to help them with their professional development
• Enhance your research skills that will help you to look at the quality of care in your current practice and suggest improvements
• Improve your understanding of professional roles and functions by networking, team building and communicating with other professionals.

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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