PGdip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

This Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing at Wrexham Glyndwr University is a 2-year program that offers advanced training in community public health nursing. Students will learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate public health interventions at the local and global levels. The course focuses on developing skills in health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection, as well as understanding the social determinants of health and their impact on population health. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and non-governmental organizations.

Additional Information

This course is designed for registered nurses who want to specialize in community public health nursing. Applicants must have a degree in nursing or a related field and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The program starts in September of each year and consists of 120 credits, including 80 credits of core modules and 40 credits of elective modules. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in a low- or middle-income country as part of their elective module.

A Leading University for Public Health Nursing Research and Practice

Wrexham Glyndwr University is an excellent choice for this program due to its strong reputation for teaching and research in public health nursing. The university has a dedicated Public Health Nursing Research Group that conducts research on various aspects of public health, including health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection. The university also has partnerships with local organizations, such as the Public Health Wales NHS Trust, which provides students with opportunities for practical experience and networking.