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De Montfort University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc, PG Dip | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 6 year | October | find out | find out |
The course is tailored for clinically experienced nurses seeking a flexible route to a master’s level qualification that has a recordable Specialist Practitioner Qualification (PG Diploma only) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Our practitioners, researchers, and academic staff are experienced specialists in clinical areas of practice and will offer a unique perspective to your learning. You'll also benefit from experienced visiting lecturers, enhancing your learning through varied sources of clinical expertise.
Integrating both theory and practice, you will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to deliver safe and effective specialist practice to patients and clients. You'll gain the confidence to make higher level clinical decisions, drive consistent developments and advancements in clinical healthcare, and see through strategic or operational change within your workplace. DMU's strong links with clinical practice, combined with direct input and teaching from experienced colleagues in clinical settings, helps to ensure learning is relevant to current practice.
Key features
This programme does not accept direct entry applications.
All applicants need to be supported by their manager and hospital trust.
For further information contact
Course Leader:
Donna Edwards
T: +44 (0)0116 257 7700
E: [email protected]
The MSc District Nursing Programme is funded by Health Education England.
To be eligible for this programme you will need to be an employee of a Community Nursing Trust, and be prepared to be seconded onto the MSc District Nursing programme following a successful interview with your manager and a member of the university’s academic team.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
You must complete a declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), before starting the course, which need to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admission policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.
We strongly advise that you opt for the DBS update service as it is possible that future placement providers may request a recent DBS and not one from the start of the programme. If you decide not to opt for this service then you will have to pay for the DBS again if requested by your placement provided – the university will not cover this cost.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.
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