Nursing and Community Health
Career-focused degrees
Whether focusing on children, adults, mental health, learning disabilities or professional studies, our nursing degrees offer students the opportunity to develop caring careers that can transform the lives of patients, families and communities.
We have a number of collaborative partnerships with several NHS Health Boards, third-sector organisations (such as the Scottish Association for Mental Health and the British Heart Foundation), hospices, and European institutes and networks.
A great place to learn
Advancing District Nursing Practice with Specialist Practitioner Qualification
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Use your skills in nursing and apply them to district nursing with specialist practitioner status. Progress to a career as a charge nurse within the community.
Master of Public Health
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Take existing skills in public health and apply them to theoretical insight, data analysis, research and practical application. Develop into roles such as public health advisor, researcher, epidemiologist or policy advisor.
View 5 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | Part Time | 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | Part Time | 3 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPH | Distance Learning | 3 - 5 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Nursing Studies (Adult)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B740 |
If a solution-focused approach appeals to you, you can study at degree level and learn how to care for adults suffering from multiple conditions. Graduates go on to become a professionally educated Adult Registered Nurse.
Nursing Studies (Adult)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B700 |
If a solution-focused approach appeals to you, you can study at honours degree level and learn how to care for adults suffering from multiple conditions. Graduates go on to become a professionally educated Adult Registered Nurse.
Nursing Studies (Child)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B730 |
Follow a career working collaboratively with families, carers and children as a professionally educated Child Registered Nurse. Study at degree level and learn specialist nursing care for children and their families from birth to young adulthood.
Nursing Studies (Child)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B731 |
Study at honours degree level and learn specialist nursing care for children and their families from birth to young adulthood. You can become a professionally educated Child Registered Nurse.
Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B761 |
As a registered nurse, you can enjoy finding solutions and working with people. Study nursing at degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities, improving lifestyle and health.
Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B763 |
Study nursing at honours degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities. You can become a registered nurse finding solutions and working with people improving lifestyle and health.
Nursing Studies (Mental Health)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B760 |
Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at degree level. If you think you would enjoy being supportive and caring for others, you can become a mental health nurse promoting mental wellbeing and helping to empower individuals in recovery.
Nursing Studies (Mental Health)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B762 |
Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at honours degree level. If you think you would enjoy being supportive and caring for others, you can become a mental health nurse promoting mental wellbeing and helping to empower individuals.
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