STUDY
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| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
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| Duration: | Progression route one year part-time |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing |
| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: |
| Duration: | Progression route one year part-time |
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| 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.
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
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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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Related Courses
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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.
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These programs have been designed to facilitate your development and the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work at an advanced level within your own professional setting.
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The curriculum of this program has been developed to prepare practitioners to meet the demands of advanced practice in the contemporary context of primary health care.
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The MA Professional Practice: Integrated Care program is a customized postgraduate degree aimed at supporting the development of inspirational leaders within integrated care systems.
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NEXT STEPS
Now you know more about the course, we can guide you through the next steps.
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