Course summary
Want a career as a Health Visitor or School Nurse? Study for your PGDip in Specialist Community Public health Nursing. Our one-year course is suited to qualified nurses and midwives who wish to undertake the specialist community public health nursing course at postgraduate level. During the year you will develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver a range of services including prevention, early intervention and safeguarding for children aged 0-19 and their families. Our course leads to a nationally recognised qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. We deliver this course in partnership with local community healthcare and service providing organisations. It is intended to meet the needs and expectations of the contemporary public health agenda so you can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. What you should know about this course
- Experience high-quality teaching with world-class research and a vibrant student experience.
- You can study full-time or part-time (if supported by the sponsoring health care provider) at our Avery Hill Campus.
- Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022).
- This course is 50% theory and 50% practice so you will be prepared to meet real-world demands on both local and national levels.
- This course is delivered in partnership with local community healthcare organisations.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
On this course, students are assessed by: Presentations, Examinations, Coursework, OSCEs
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above. You also need to be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Applicants should be post registration graduate level nurses or midwives who wish to pursue a career in health visiting or school nursing.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please follow this link for more information on the fees for 2025/26 academic year: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS