STUDY

Postgraduate

MSc Community Nursing

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: March 2025
Duration: Progression route one year part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: March 2025
Duration: Progression route one year part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing

Overview

The MSc Community Nursing (progression route) course is a progression route for students who have successfully completed a relevant PGDip in community nursing (that did not incorporate a Research Methods module) and wish to continue their academic study. It provides an opportunity to contribute to their own professional field of knowledge.

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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20 credits

40 credits

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WHY SUFFOLK

16th place in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Best Facilities 2023

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5th place in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Career Prospects 2023

WUSCA 2023

14th place in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Student Support 2023

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Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

This Progression Route course is for Registered Nurses and Midwives who hold a Postgraduate qualification in District Nursing or General Practice Nursing and wish to progress in their career.

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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Fees and Funding

UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,010*

per 20 credit module

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

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.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

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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