Specialist Practice Community (District Nursing) PGDip
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
This Postgraduate Diploma offers practical support to qualified nurses in delivering advanced practice in a community setting and undertaking quality improvement or service evaluations. On completion of this course, students will have met the NMC requirements of an SPQ District Nurse and will feel confident in their ability to manage complex cases, deliver advanced practice interventions, deliver quality improvement, and evaluate changes made.
Entry requirements
Home Students Registered Nurse or Midwife with the NMC and a degree or recent completion of a level 7 module.
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Fees
UK students: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
Start dates
Sept 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing
Campus
- Wheeler, Chester, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Cheshire West and Chester, North West, United Kingdom
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