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PGDip Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nursing)
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
High Wycombe Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
06-OCT-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next stage? This masters level course will build on your skills and experience in district nursing, to deepen your practice, and give you the leadership capabilities you need to excel in this field.
Why study this subject?
Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course covers all the key areas of contemporary district nursing practice, from mental health across the lifespan and long-term conditions, to effective caseload management and selfcare.
This course is for qualified nurses with a postgraduate diploma in nursing. You will be sponsored by a health organisation or trust and achieve a masters, while gaining advanced skills and knowledge in an area of community nursing you want to specialise in.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
You will benefit from an excellent standard of teaching provided by staff from the University and practice, in partnership with our NHS Trust partners. As well as this you will be taught by lecturers who have a wide expertise in the field. Our lecturers also maintain close links with practice, ensuring that the programme is up-to-date with modern practice.
We offer continuous support throughout the programme, and you will receive personal tutoring and benefit from a high level of research within the teaching team. Your personal tutor will help guide you through your studies, support you with your academic development and give advice when needed.
Highly regarded by students and practice partners for our teaching in this area, BNU has a strong reputation for its health visitor and school nurse training. You will work with highly skilled academics, who have worked in the community – and spend 50% of your time in practice yourself, consolidating and deepening your understanding and skills.
What are my career prospects?
As a graduate of this course, you will be well equipped to advance your career as a team leader in district nursing. Your specialist skills and knowledge will also be sought after in areas such as managing community services, other management roles and teaching.
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
106th
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Campus address
Buckinghamshire New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ, England
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Subject ranking
75th out of 82
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Entry standards
/ Max 208118 57%72nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10095.0 95%70th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%12th
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