Study PgD Advancing District Nursing Practice with Specialist Practitioner Qualification at Glasgow Caledonian University in the UK, School of Health and Life Sciences

PgD Advancing District Nursing Practice with Specialist Practitioner Qualification

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What will I learn?

Sharpen your decision-making and problem-solving ability and learn to meet the challenges of complex clinical situations in our PgD Advancing Practice in District Nursing with Specialist Practitioner Qualification. This course is designed for registered nurses who want to build on their existing knowledge and develop new skills.Gain training to better meet the political and organisational demands of delivering care – and advance best practices in your field. Harness your commitment to the Common Good to make a meaningful difference at the local, national or global level. Prepare for a challenging and rewarding career as a specialist practitioner in a course that uses a variety of dynamic learning opportunities.At GCU, we give you the tools you need to succeed. Join a thriving, open and diverse community with a shared belief in social responsibility.Our PgD course complies with the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for specialist education and practice as well as proficiency for nurse and midwife prescribers.Graduate prospectsThe PgD Advancing District Nursing practice with Specialist Practitioner Qualification course sets you up for success in an exciting new chapter of your career. All of our students are employed in the National Health Service (NHS) after graduation, our alumni generally pursue roles with NHS service providers that are commensurate with the professional qualification of Specialist Practitioner: District Nursing.

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£8,350.00 (US$ 10,783) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Glasgow Caledonian University

Cowcaddens Road,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G4 0BA, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£8,350.00 (US$ 10,783) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Glasgow Caledonian University

Cowcaddens Road,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G4 0BA, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

BSc (Hons)/BSc.
The requirement to complete an enhanced CV.
One-year post RN community experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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