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Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing, MSc / PGDip

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MSc Community Health Studies, Specialist Practice Award in District Nursing aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment; our aim is to help you become inspirational leaders of the future, transforming practice, contributing to the wider health care agenda.

As a result of this Master's Degree you will be able to:

  • Work as part of a Primary Health Care Team to provide skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings.
  • Take responsibility for managing the caseload and the team.
  • Act as the patient's advocate to facilitate the patient's own choices with regard to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care, as appropriate.
  • Actively monitor, maintain and develop service/practice innovation through supervision, reflection, skilled professional leadership and integration with other allied health professionals.
  • Follow a complex framework of legislation, policy and standards for safe effective medicine management and prescribing practice.
  • Conduct a practice-based project in order to add to the evidence base for district nursing practice.
  • Seek opportunity to apply for a band 7 Team Leader post.

YOUR DISTRICT NURSING CAREER

Successful completion part one of the programme will lead to a PGDip and professional award which can be recorded on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

On successful completion of the Master's Degree you will be able to advance your career seeking opportunity to apply for a Band 7 Team Leader post.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 37th in the UK (Complete University ´óÏó´«Ã½ 2025), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 36

    24th out of 82 3

    14th out of 32 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    26th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    138 66%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    8th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.71 68%

    79th

    12
  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    131 81%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    36.0 36%

    29th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    24th

    2

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