Course summary
Designed for nurses wishing to further their knowledge within the context of General Practice, our MSc Nursing in General Practice offers an innovative learn as you work approach, which means you can study at your own pace whilst continuing your professional practice.
- This is a unique and flexible approach to learning, as the student can chose from catalogue of modules focusing on practice nursing skills such as long term conditions, acute management of patients, treatment room skills, leadership skills and non-medical prescribing.
- The rationale for this course is based around the national agenda identified in the Five Year Forward (NHS England, 2014) and the implementation of the General Practice Nursing Standards (Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), 2015).
- A key benefit of the course is that it aligns to the District Nursing and General Practice Nursing: Education and Career Framework (Health Education England, 2015).
- This programme utilises the RCGP & RCN (2015) ‘General Practice Nursing Competencies’ framework which allow the student to address the wide range of skills, knowledge and behaviours required of a fully proficient general practice nurse.
- Choose from catalogue of modules focusing on practice nursing skills such as long-term conditions, acute management of patients, treatment room skills, leadership skills and non-medical prescribing.
- You’ll also receive an introduction to postgraduate research.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health related area or equivalent. Transfer of credits in accordance with University regulations may be possible. Applicants must be working in or able to access a general practice environment that will enable them to meet and achieve the course learning outcomes and have support from the manager. Have the ability to be self-funding or have the commitment of their employer to support course fees. 2 references required. IELTS: Score of at least 7.0 or equivalent within the last 2 years. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and will be invited to an informal discussion where applicants should show evidence of supporting qualifications. A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course.
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
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Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE