PGDip — 2025 entry Public Health Practice SCPHN School Nursing

On this course, you’ll learn how to work with communities and organisations to lead and develop services that are person-centred to ensure positive outcomes for school-age children and young people.

Key course information

Typical offer
2:2 minimum
Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Full-time
Duration
1 year
UK fees
To be confirmed
Campus
Kate Granger Building

Why choose
this course?

  • Learn from experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields and who will ensure that you receive high-quality education and mentorship.
  • Benefit from our established partnerships with local healthcare institutions and community organisations, providing you with valuable clinical opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience and apply your learning in real-world settings under the supervision of experienced practice assessors and supervisors.
  • Learn in a research-intensive environment, which may offer you opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and specialist practice.
  • Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) standards for specialist education and practice and record your qualification with the NMC. 
  • Take advantage of Surrey’s reputation and strong connections within the healthcare sector, including with the Queen’s Nursing Institute, to enhance your career prospects.
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Statistics

4th in the UK

For nursing and midwifery in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023 (CAH3)

7th in the UK

For nursing in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024

100%

Of graduates from our School of Health Sciences are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)

Nursing and Midwifery Council

About the University of Surrey

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Contact our Admissions team or talk to a current University of Surrey student online.

Terms and conditions

When you accept an offer to study at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to follow our policies and procedures, student regulations, and terms and conditions.

We provide these terms and conditions in two stages:

  • First when we make an offer.
  • Second when students accept their offer and register to study with us (registration terms and conditions will vary depending on your course and academic year).

View our generic registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide on what to expect.

Disclaimer

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