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Postgraduate

MSc Public Health Nursing

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Part-time over two semesters
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Part-time over two semesters
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis.
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Overview

This course is designed to enable Health Visitors and School Nurses with a Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing to achieve a full Master's degree. By building upon their previous postgraduate studies in specialist practice (SCPHN), this course further develops critical thinking skills necessary for advanced judgment and clinical decision-making in modern public health nursing.

The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

5th

in the UK for graduates in career 15 months after graduation for Health Professions

(Guardian University Guide 2023)

3rd

for Postgraduate Study

(WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)

2nd

in the East of England for Graduate Prospects

(Complete University Guide 2024)

Course Modules

Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records. 

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This module is 20 credits.

This module is 40 credits.

Course Modules 2024

The majority of our undergraduate programmes are delivered as “Block and Blend” Block and blend is an innovative way of delivering learning and teaching, and we believe has many advantages for you. The primary advantage of block learning is that you would typically complete one module at a time, while on standard semesterised courses, students typically study three modules at a time. Watch our Block and Blend  video for more information. 

There is just one mandatory double module within this course which is the Dissertation Module which provides 60 credits at Level 7.

Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records. 

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This module is 20 credits.

This module is 40 credits.

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024
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Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing.

Current registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC register).

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Please note we are unable to accept applicants requiring a Student Visa, however we welcome interest from other international students.

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown.  

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If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Master's program in Public Health Nursing, especially those with a specialization in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN), have a wide range of career opportunities in the field of public health and healthcare. Here are some potential career paths:

  • Public Health Nurse Specialist

  • Health Educator

  • Community Health Program Manager

  • School Nurse

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Health Policy Analyst

  • Researcher or Epidemiologist

  • Global Health Specialist

  • Healthcare Administrator

  • Consultant

  • Policy Advocate

  • Academic or Educator

Your Course Team

Dr Rachel Heathershaw

Rachel is an Associate Professor. After completing her registered nurse training she worked predominantly in acute medicine and rehabilitation.

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Eva Harris-Cooper

Eva is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Course Leader for the PgD Specialist Community Public Health Nursing.

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Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,150

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,017*

per 20 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,210

per year

*Please contact Student Centre for further information on part-time fees

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a 25% reduction on fees, find out more below.

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Facilities and Resources

The Health and Wellbeing building provides students with a variety of state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities, including two simulated hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, physiotherapy teaching spaces, a sports and exercise facility and a working radiography imaging suite.  The building also hosts the Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research and the Integrated Care Academy. 

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How to apply

Applying for a postgraduate programme is simple, you can apply using the link below. You can also find out more about what to include on your application and how to contact us for support during the process on the Postgraduate Study link.

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