Find out more about studying Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) PgDip / MSc at University of the West of Scotland? We've gathered all the key details, entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Professional Masters
Lanarkshire Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
2 Year
The MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) is deivered on a hybrid learning basis (combining online and face-to-face learning) and is designed for registered nurses and midwives who are committed to iproving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.The course is grounded in work-based learning and will support you as you develop into a autonomous public health practitioner. You will strengthen your expertise in safeguarding and child protection, early intervention, child and adolescent health, emotional and physical wellbeing, and tackling health inequalities, while building leadership, critical thinking, and evidence-informed decision-making skills. Academic learning is integrated with practice and supported by experienced academic staff, with guidance in the workplace from Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors who understand the realities of School Nursing.Aligned with professional and regulatory standards, the MSc prepares you for autonomous Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) roles in School Nursing. At the end of your studies, you will be equipped to lead and influence public health practice, reduce health inequalities, and work effectively across multi-agency systems to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families at local, regional, and national levels.
