BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

• The programme has been developed to reflect current and future health care needs.
• Meets the needs of professional regulation and your needs for academic, practice and personal growth.
• On successful completion of the programme admission on to the Third Part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses.
• The programme is 52 weeks in length (45 programmed weeks) comprising 22.5 weeks of theoretical based learning and 22.5 weeks of learning in the practice setting, in place.
• Modular route allows students to complete modules with full time students as and when they can join the programme.

Year 1

Modules

• Family approaches to health for health visitors and school nurses: The aim of this module is to equip students of specialist community public health nursing with the knowledge and skills to assess families and plan strategies to improve their health and wellbeing.
• V100 prescribing
• Individual approaches to health for health visitors and school nurses (including consolidated practice period): The aim of this module is to equip students of specialist community public health nursing in the field of health visiting or school nursing with the knowledge and skills to assess individuals and plan strategies to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Population approaches to health for health visitors and school nurses: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a population approach to health in the study and practice of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing for health visitors and school nurses.
• Leadership in health care practice: The module aims to enable the student to synthesise and critically evaluate empowering leadership and management theory within their practice and field of healthcare
• Research Methods in Health and Social Care or Process of Enquiry: The module aims to (1) develop the student’s knowledge of the research process and enhance their ability to judge the evidence on which practice is based; (2) encourage the further development of critical thinking and reflexivity in health/social care practices; and 3) enable the student to plan a small scale piece of research

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Applicants wishing to access either programme will meet the following essential criteria:

• Hold current first level NMC registration.
• Hold a minimum of a diploma in higher education (nursing or midwifery) or have the equivalent 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 in a cognate subject (subject related to nursing or midwifery).
• Provide evidence of recent academic study and commitment to own professional development.
• Demonstrate commitment to and motivation for the development of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Practice (health visiting /school nursing).
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritise and manage own learning.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and personal organisational skills.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Have access to a car for practice placement.
• Must be prepared to travel to any practice placement within the North Wales Area.

Applications for this course will open in February. You will need to apply through the University’s direct application form and through an additional NHS application.

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Application Form

Before you are offered a place on this programme you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB) and pay the appropriate fee so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

For further information please contact Janet Gargiulo, Programme Leader for Public Health Nursing/HV/SN.

The course is assessed in a variety of ways. These assessments include critically reflective written assignments, observation, presentations, seen and unseen examinations, research proposals and a portfolio of evidence.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

The modules on this course will be delivered through blended learning – a series of lead lectures and small group tutorials will be supported by online study materials available through the university’s approved VLE.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

This course will give you the necessary qualifications needed to progress your career to either a health visitor or school nurse.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000.

This course is fully sponsored by the Welsh Government.

You can see the full programme specification here.