The programmes can be undertaken as a part-time or full-time option.
There is one intake a year for the full-time and part-time option (i.e. February).
Full-time: £10,800 for the first year of study*
Part-time: £5,400 for the first year of study*
Northampton Square
The programme is for NMC registered nurses, who are currently working as general practice nurses (GPN) and wish to develop their skills and progress their career.
Throughout the world, the provision of preventive, treatment and rehabilitation services is rooted increasingly in primary care.
City’s well established and successful Primary Care (Practice Nurse) programme supports GPN in developing new skills for use in the general practice setting. The programme is focused on clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on supporting the application of theory/evidence/research to the practice setting.
The BSc/Graduate Diploma consists of 120 credits. Four of the modules are core or compulsory, with 3 optional modules. The Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) consists of 120 credits. Three of the modules are core or compulsory, with 5 optional modules. The choice of optional modules from our Continuing Personal and Professional Development portfolio will allow you to choose modules that are relevant to your work as a GPN within the general practice environment. However, your choice of optional modules will be determined by either the funder for your programme or your employing organisation.
The MSc consists of 180 credits. Four of the eight modules are core. The choice of optional modules from our Continuing Personal and Professional Development portfolio will be determined by either the funder for your programme or your employing organisation.
To study the BSc/Graduate Diploma, you will need 120 credits at Level 4 and 5.
To study the MSc/ Post Graduate Diploma you will need 120 credits at Level 6
In addition to the listed entry requirements, if your first language is not English you will also need IELTS: 7.0 with at least 6:5 in all components.
If you are not from the European Economic Area / Switzerland and you are coming to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Applications for 2020/21 are now open.
When applications open, you can apply online and will be expected to submit the following:
Please note: Academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.
For general enquiries, please contact the Programmes Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 5000
Email: pghealth@city.ac.uk
Postgraduate Admissions
School of Health Sciences
City, University of London
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of 2%. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).
The School of Health Sciences believes that exceptional academic and clinical performance should be recognised and rewarded. We have several scholarships available for students starting on our courses this September and January.
School of Health Sciences - Excellence in Clinical Skills and Research
Staff and students at City's School of Health Sciences showcase the School's new interdisciplinary Clinical Skills Centre designed to mirror 'real' health care environments and provide an adaptable, modern and appropriate space for both teaching and research.
The Clinical Skills Centre at City offers excellent facilities for you to rehearse practical caring skills prior to your practice placement. You will have access to a simulated 6-bedded ward with realistic equipment including piped oxygen, call bells, medicines and emergency equipment. In addition, medium fidelity simulators and laboratories, including a biology laboratory, allow students to rehearse skills in preparation for practice in a range of placements, including clinics and people's homes.
The School of Health Science is one of the first health schools in the UK to open a Technology Enabled Care Studio, City TECS. City TECS is specially designed studio flat at our Northampton Square campus, fully equipped with the latest telehelath and telecare technologies providing City students with the unique opportunity to learn how to use the latest and future healthcare technologies whilst they study.
We offer a variety of accommodation options and support services for postgraduate students.
Read more about our postgraduate halls.
Our Accommodation Service can also help you find private accommodation.
We offer a free language course for City, University of London students.
Course timetables are normally available from July and can be accessed from our timetabling pages. These pages also provide timetables for the current academic year, though this information should be viewed as indicative and details may vary from year to year.
Please note that all academic timetables are subject to change.
We offer an extensive support network during your time here at City, University of London – from Learning Support (including disability support) and counselling to financial and career advice – leaving you free to enjoy every opportunity campus life has to offer.
Find out more about the different types of student support available.
The Programme Director and other members of the practice nursing team have considerable experience and expertise in the field of practice nursing and advanced practice.
Members of the team have published research, books, as well as peer reviewed professional journals relevant to practice nursing and advanced practice.
Assessments are designed to assess students ability to:
Both formative and summative assessments will be transparent throughout the practice nursing course. Formative feedback will be available on group/individual presentations and/or tutorial support.
Summative assessment will integrate a variety of assessments, which will be dependent on your choice of optional modules including:
The course is made up of both core and optional modules, with the structure depending on whether students study on a full or part-time basis.
Students progressing to MSc must undertake:
You can choose from a wide range of optional modules, including:
Students have the option of exiting with 60 credits to receive the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert). In order to receive this award, students must have successfully completed 60 credits, which must include one of the core modules – Key Concepts in practice nursing and 3 other optional modules.
To study the MSc, the choice of optional modules will be determined by either the funder for your programme or your employing organisation:
The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.
The completion of the MSc will enable you to develop higher order critical skills, which will enhance your clinical practice underpinned by a strong evidence base. Practice Nurses may on completion of their programme choose to specialise in certain clinical areas, especially the care and management of long term conditions and in the area of triage.
Furthermore, this will enable those who have completed the MSc to negotiate a higher salary in their current post by extending their leadership and clinical skills within the general practice environment.
The PgDip Primary Care (Practice Nursing) will give you greater opportunities to deliver diverse services within general practice. The range of services can be tailored to your individual practice needs due to the selection of modules that can be taken as part of your continuing professional development.
Completion of the PgDip is achieved when you have successfully completed all 8 x 15 credit modules [120 credits]. Post graduate diploma students also have the option of gaining a PgCert by completing 4 modules [60 credits] one of which would include the core module – Key Concepts of Practice Nursing. The PgCert is an exit award only.
You will graduate with a substantial understanding of the field of practice nursing, together with enhanced clinical and analytical skills. These attributes will enable you to make a substantial contribution within the general practice environment.
Applications for 2020/21 are now open.
When applications open, you can apply online and will be expected to submit the following:
Please note: Academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.
For general enquiries, please contact the Programmes Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 5000
Email: pghealth@city.ac.uk
Postgraduate Admissions
School of Health Sciences
City, University of London
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
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