PgDip and MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

This innovative course prepares students to become specialist community public health nurses, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to tackle the complex health challenges facing communities today. Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote population health and wellbeing, while also addressing social determinants of health. The course will provide students with a deep understanding of the political, economic, and social factors that influence public health policies and practices, as well as the skills to engage with diverse stakeholders in community settings. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to pursue careers in a variety of settings, including health services, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions.

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Students on this course will have the opportunity to engage with real-world public health challenges through case studies and collaborative projects with local communities. They will also benefit from the expertise of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in shaping public health policies and practices.

Why Choose Brunel University London for Public Health Education?

Brunel University London is a leading institution for public health education, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and practice. The university's location in London provides students with access to a diverse range of public health settings and opportunities for networking and collaboration. Our faculty members are internationally recognized experts in their fields, and they bring their latest research and practical experience into the classroom.

This course enables you to specialize in one of three areas and on successful completion of the course youll be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in your chosen area. Our course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), granting a license to practice, so youll be eligible to apply for specialist community public health nurse posts within your specialism. Youll be at the forefront of specialist nursing and be able to influence and facilitate change within the community environment. Youll benefit from a course designed to combine your professional education with academic excellence. Youll continue to gain valuable work experience while you study, as half of your time will be spent on supervised practice placements. Youll also undertake a combination of compulsory and professionally-specific modules, the latter will be during the practice-based component of the course.

2.2 or above in a Nursing Degree or A Nursing Diploma of Higher Education or the equivalent of 120 level 3 credits will be considered with nursing experience.