STUDY
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| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | Progression route one year part-time |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing |
| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | Progression route one year part-time |
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| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing |
Overview
The MSc Community Nursing (progression route) course is a progression route for students who have successfully completed a relevant PGDip in community nursing (that did not incorporate a Research Methods module) and wish to continue their academic study. It provides an opportunity to contribute to their own professional field of knowledge.
Course Modules
Downloadable information regarding all Â鶹´«Ã½ courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.
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20 credits
40 credits
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WHY SUFFOLK
1st University of the Year
2nd Teaching Satisfaction
2nd Student Experience
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Entry Requirements
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Career Opportunities
This Progression Route course is for Registered Nurses and Midwives who hold a Postgraduate qualification in District Nursing or General Practice Nursing and wish to progress in their career.
Our Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team are here to support you, not only whilst you complete your studies, but after you graduate and beyond.
To find out more about our range of services and support, please visit our Careers, Employability and Enterprise page.
Your Course Team
Dr Rachel Heathershaw
Rachel is an Associate Professor. After completing her registered nurse training she worked predominantly in acute medicine and rehabilitation.
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This course is designed to enable Health Visitors and School Nurses with a Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing to achieve a full Master's degree.
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These programs have been designed to facilitate your development and the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work at an advanced level within your own professional setting.
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The curriculum of this program has been developed to prepare practitioners to meet the demands of advanced practice in the contemporary context of primary health care.
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The MA Professional Practice: Integrated Care program is a customized postgraduate degree aimed at supporting the development of inspirational leaders within integrated care systems.
Unibuddy: Chat to our Students and Staff
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NEXT STEPS
Now you know more about the course, we can guide you through the next steps.
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