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Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

About this course Study at LJMU to complete a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification in School Nursing The course will develop autonomous specialist community public health practitioners who will be prepared to address the unique challenges of practice (beyond those of professional registration).

  • Study for a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registerable qualification in School Nursing
  • Learn from expert nurses and specialists on this contemporary course
  • Benefit from a curriculum praised by the NMC for its enhanced practice perspective and outstanding fitness for practice
  • Have your professional competencies (NMC, 2022) assessed in theory and practice
  • Experience practice placement
  • Foster critical thinking, analytical skills and reflective practice to acquire lifelong learning skills.
  • Develop the skills, expertise, and attributes to become inspirational role models and mentor for other practitioners seeking to achieve higher levels of competency in specialist community public health practice
  • SCPHN Apprenticeship Standards related to your programme: IfATE (2023) Apprenticeship Standards for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, School Nursing (NMC 2022)
This degree apprenticeship programme will support learners within their chosen field of practice (School Nursing) to focus on and support the holistic needs of school-aged children and young people. Learners will understand the wider determinants of health and are committed to addressing health inequalities across the life course, through health education, health promotion and evidence-based age and maturity appropriate interventions. School Nurses collaborate and work effectively with teams and other professionals across a range of sectors and agencies. SCPHN professionals are in the forefront of public health. SCPHNs are committed to deliver individualised care which promotes respect and autonomy of individuals and communities. Collectively they highlight the core values of SCPHN practice (NMC 2022) emphasising the importance of person-centred care, leadership, innovation, equity and continuous learning. This is in accordance with:
  • Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Standards (2022)
  • Standards of Proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (2022)
  • Standards framework for Nursing and Midwifery Education (2023)
  • Standards for student, supervision and assessment (2023)
  • Standards for post registration nursing programmes (2023)

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. To gain the credits required for each module you must be able to demonstrate that you have successfully achieved all learning outcomes. Assessments on the specialist community public health nurse school nursing programme include essays, presentations, posters, professional discussions and a practice assessment document. You will receive regular feedback on your academic progress at key points throughout the programme. Theory assessments are awarded pass, refer or fail and practice assessments are classed as competent or not competent in each specific area.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: In a relevant nursing subject.. Alternatively, consideration will be given to applicants who have evidenced of successful level6 or level 7 study (within last 5 years). A minimum of two GCSE's which must include Maths and English at grade C (level 4-9) or above OR level 2 Equivalency in Numeracy and Literacy. An interview will be conducted involving the prospective learner and the employer prior to offering a place on the programme Extra Requirements NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC-approved Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) programme

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 .

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Specialist Community Public Health Nurse: School Nursing Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS