Primary Care (Practice Nursing) MSc/PGDip

Through all core modules you will develop the Graduate Attributes, five core skillsets that will help you launch a successful, fulfilling career. Find out more about the Graduate Attributes.

• Introduction to Research (15 credits)

  This module will provide you with an introduction to different research methods relevant to public health. Throughout the module, you will be encouraged to think how different research methods can apply to your own areas of practice through discussion and practical exercises.

• Public Health, Health, and Social Care Policy (15 credits)

  This module will help you to understand the impact of health and social policy initiatives on communities, the different drivers impacting on the development of policy and the role of community nurses in influencing policy.

• Key Concepts in Practice Nursing (Module 1) (15 credits)

  The module will promote a culture of compassionate care that enshrines the 6Cs (i.e. Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment) with the patient at the centre of all consultations to assist your transition to practice nursing.

• Diabetes Care (15 credits)

  This module examines in depth knowledge of type1, type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus [DM]. Through critical exploration and evaluation of practice, political and service issues, the module enhances confidence and competence to care for a person with DM.

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  Also available as a CPD course: Diabetes Care – MSc. Course code NMM011.

• Asthma/COPD (15 credits)

  The module aims to influence and change respiratory practice in relation to asthma and COPD by increasing knowledge, expertise and practical skills.

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  Also available as a CPD course: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – MSc. Course code NMM048.

• Cervical Cytology

  This non-credited course aims to provide you with the requisite critical knowledge and understanding of the role and function of the National Health Service (NHS) cervical screening programme.

• Key Concepts in Practice Nursing (Module 2) (15 credits)

  This module will cover consultation skills, including an introduction to family planning, end of life and palliative care and minor illness/minor injury (including tissue viability and wound care).

• Clinical Assessment in Primary and Community Nursing Care (15 credits)

  This introductory module prepares you as an experienced practitioner to develop systematic and structured history taking, physical examination and diagnostic reasoning skills in relation to four systems (the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system and the urinary system).

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  Also available as a CPD course: Clinical Assessment in Primary Care – MSc. Course code PHM018.

• Introduction to Long Term Conditions (15 credits)

  This module aims to provide nurses with an introduction to the care and management of clients with long term conditions, with a focus on primary care and community settings.

• Education in the workplace (15 credits)

  This module will enable you enhance your skills in presentation, teaching, supervision and assessment of others and will provide insight into your own learning and education needs.

• Leadership, Management and Innovation in Public Health, Health and Social Care (15 credits)

  This module aims to further develop the leadership and management competencies of qualified health and social care professionals. Through this module you will critically analyse the principles of project management and the theories that explain the leadership phenomenon.

• Dissertation (60 credits)

  The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to undertake a piece of original, independent research, building on the topic or topics that are of particular interest to you and which you wish to explore in greater depth or from different angles.