Course summary
This academic and professional Masters course has been designed to prepare Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered nurses and/or midwives to fulfil the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). It will equip you with the higher level of autonomy, knowledge and skills in health visiting practice, enabling you to apply for registration with the NMC as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). This course is aligned with Scottish Government policy and legislation that commits to supporting and improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of children, young people and families, upholding their rights and enabling them to thrive (Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014); Scottish Government 2022; Public Health Scotland 2022). The MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) course adopts a strengths-based, student centred, culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach underpinned by the principles of salutogenesis, human valuing, ecological systems theory, and a life course perspective. You'll be taught by a group of world-leading academics and your experience will be enhanced by working in collaboration with other faculties and researchers. You will also have an opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in the practice module. A unique feature of our course is the provision of masterclasses delivered by expert and key note speakers providing real-world experience and up-to-date research. You'll also benefit from a blended approach to teaching that includes face-to-face teaching, webinars, online guided study, group-work, podcasts and experiential learning. Support and guidance is on hand from your personal tutor, as well as your practice supervisor and practice assessor. The development and delivery of the course is supported by a multi-disciplinary collaboration with our NHS Health Board and Local Authority partners. This reflects the growing priorities that have been identified to provide an improved and more responsible level of care to support, protect and improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. You'll be taught by a group of world-leading academics and your experience is enhanced by working in collaboration with other faculties and researchers. The course features an equal split of theory and practice to ensure you can put everything you learn straight to work in a professional setting. A unique feature of our course is the provision of master classes delivered by expert and key note speakers. You’ll also benefit from a varied approach to teaching that includes webinars, online guided study, group-work, podcasts and experiential learning. Support and guidance is on hand from your personal tutor, as well as your Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Entry requirements
To gain entry to the MSc/PGDip Early Years Practice (Health Visiting), you must meet the following requirements. Valid registration as a nurse on Part 1 and/or a registered midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. We would welcome applications from nurses working in all fields of nursing (Adult, Child, Learning Disability and Mental Health) and midwives. The ability to study at degree level (minimum academic level SCQF Level 9) (NMC 2004; Standard 5). Demonstrate knowledge, skills and competence beyond your initial NMC registration, i.e. normally two years’ post registration experience as a registered nurse or midwife-however, other relevant professional experience can be considered. Each individual application is considered on their own merit. In order to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) practice requirements for the programme, you’ll need to be supported by an NHS Health Board/LA in an approved practice with a nominated practice assessor and practice supervisor. The placement will be negotiated between the University and NHS health boards and local authorities. In order to be a registered Nurse or Midwife you will already have been required to prove your English language ability to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
For information on funding and scholarships, please see here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/postgraduate-loans-and-funding/
Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA