Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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PgD Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
(Occupational Health Nursing & Public Health Nursing)
Contact: Mary Scott
E: mary.scott@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3454
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/nmch
This programme provides the opportunity for registered nurses, via postgraduate study,
to develop their career within the community nursing disciplines of Public Health Nursing or
Occupational Health Nursing in order to gain both the academic award and the registerable
qualification (SCPHN). The programme is underpinned by the NMC Standards of proficiency for
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (NMC 2004) and therefore is intended to provide
students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attributes to enable entry to Part 3 of the
NMC Register.
The framework for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, as outlined by the NMC, provides the
guiding principles which are related to fitness for practice, fitness for purpose, fitness for award and for
professional standing. It clarifies that standards for registration at the point of entry are required to ensure
safe and effective public health nursing practice, which is underpinned by theory and evidence.
The programme aims to enable practitioners to contribute to improving health and wellbeing and
distinctively adopts a health-focused perspective, contextualising health care delivery within the sociocultural
environment. Public health principles lie at the core of this professional role, consequently Specialist
Community Public Health Nurses are expected to develop their knowledge, skills and professional attributes
to enhance health outcomes for populations, communities, groups and individuals.
Entry to, and progression through, this academic and professionally based Programme is dependant
on the student having access to appropriate practice experience and Practice Teacher. Arrangements for
practice are overseen by members of the Programme Team and underpinned by NHS Education
Scotland/Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education precepts for Placement Learning recommendations
for Practice Learning.
The PgD Specialist Community Public Health Nursing is an exit award within the MSc Community
Health Programme, consequently students who successfully complete the PgD can progress towards
attainment of the MSc Community Health by undertaking a Research Dissertation (60 Credits).
Eligibility for entry to the PgD SCPN programme is dependant on the candidate having:
• 1st level Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registration
• Minimum of two years post qualifying experience
• Honours Degree or evidence of equivalency based on their previous experience and learning
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: One year (52 week programme),
commencing September.
Part-time: Two years (104 week
programme), commencing September.
Number of Places:
20
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Fees are charged on a modular basis with
the current rate being £350 per module for
2008. The student is responsible for
arranging fees either by self-funding or
seeking financial support from employers.
The student is accountable for the payment
of module fees
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
This programme involves a range
of assessments methods, including
Examination, Coursework, Presentations
and Practice Based Assessments
Programme Structure:
To gain the award of PgD Specialist
Community Public Health Nursing, the
student must achieve 120 credits through
study/and or accreditation of prior learning.
The structure of this programme of study
is modular, with a period of induction.
There are two distinct pathways within the
programme, which lead to eligibility for a
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
qualification in either Public Health Nursing
or Occupational Health Nursing. Modules
available for study will depend on the
pathway that the student is entering.
The curriculum encompasses core and
specialist modules and comprises of study
related to 50% theory and 50% practice
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test
with a score of at least 7.0 or by holding
another recognised qualification. Please refer
to page 12 for details
Overseas Fees:
£11,000 (2009 fees)