Specialist Community Practice (Top-up)
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 9 month part-time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- JAN 2026
Overview
This course is specifically designed for students that have successfully completed either the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing apprenticeship (school nursing or health visiting) the Specialist Community Nursing (District Nursing) apprenticeship. You’ll be eligible to complete an MSc Specialist Community Practice top-up award. This course aims to help you develop a valid research question and proposal, synthesise relevant scientific literature, and critically evaluate appropriate study methods and results within the context of current evidence. You’ll undertake independent resea
Entry requirements
Already an NMC registered Level 1 Nurse and/or Midwife. Already an NMC registered Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN). Have completed the PgDip Community Nursing (District Nursing) or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Apprenticeship at Manchester Met since Sept 2021 and gained 120 credits at level 7.
Fees
International students: £3,334 per 30 credits
UK students: £1,709 per 30 credits
UK/Home: £1,709 per 30 credits
International: £3,334 per 30 credits
Start dates
January 2026
Application deadline
application deadline for this course is You will receive an update on your application as soon as possible after this date. Please note, all places are subject to availability, and we
Campus
- Manchester, United Kingdom
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