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Public Health Practice (SCPHN) (School Nursing) MSc

University of Surrey

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Why choose this course

Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to work with children, young people and families as a specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN) school nurse, and lead on innovation and change within modern health and social care
Spend half of your training in clinical placements to practise your skills in healthcare settings, under the supervision of qualified practitioners
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS
Join one of our research groups to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and register your qualification with the NMC.

What you will study

You’ll develop the values that employers and the public need from modern healthcare professionals,?such as compassion, advocacy, good communication, teamwork skills,?and respect and understanding of patients.

You’ll critically examine and develop awareness of the key concepts of public health and health promotion. You’ll analyse data to identify health needs and develop health promotion interventions to address contemporary public health issues. We’ll teach you the fundamentals about safeguarding children, young people and adults, empowering you to play a pro-active role in their protection.

You’ll study topics, including early intervention work with families, leadership,?mental health, public health, and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a research dissertation?in an area of personal interest, which we’ll match with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

100 per cent of our postgraduate health sciences graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means you’ll be eligible to register your qualification with the NMC on successful completion of your studies. Our alumni typically take on specialist community public school nursing roles within the NHS.

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    19th out of 82 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    147 70%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    26th

    32

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    20th

    8

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