Department of Nursing, Community and Public Health

The Department of Nursing, Community and Public Health brings together academics and clinical staff who have expertise and are passionate about nursing (adult; child; mental health and learning disability) public health, health education, social action and community health.

The ethos of the Department is “improving lives” and therefore all activities aim to improve the lives of its stakeholders in some way.

As part of the School of Health and Life Sciences we have a strong inter-professional education focus which prepares our students for bright futures in the healthcare sector. Our commitment to student focussed, innovative and flexible learning is supported by our state-of-the art facilities which makes learning accessible and exciting for all our students.

We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD courses in nursing and public health. Our teaching takes place on two of our main campuses in Glasgow and London and we collaborate with partners around the world. We are a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre and have a commitment to student and staff exchanges.

The department has a vibrant research community. Our focus is on advancing practice, innovation and research in Public Health and Long Term Conditions. Our research is clinically focused and is embedded within all our programmes ensuring that our students benefit from the latest standards of care.

Head of Department, Dr Val Ness
Email: V.Ness@gcu.ac.uk

Degree courses

BSc

Professional Studies in Nursing

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full Time	1 year	Sep 26	Glasgow

Study professional nursing at degree level if you are already a registered nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Part Time	2-6 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Part Time	2 Years	Jan 27	Glasgow

MSc

Community Nursing

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full time	1 Year	Sep 26	Glasgow

Designed for registered nurses, this flexible postgraduate course equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills to address challenging and complex health and social care needs within a wide range of communities.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MSc	Part time	1 Year	Sep 26	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MSc	Full time	1 year	Jan 27	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MSc	Part time	1 year	Jan 27	Glasgow

BSc (Hons)

Professional Studies in Nursing

Mode of study	Duration	Start date
Full time	1 year	Sep 26

Study professional nursing at honours degree level if you're already a registered nurse. This flexible course will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 years	Sep 26

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 years	Jan 27

MPH

Master of Public Health

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full time	1 year	Sep 26	London

Inequalities continue to challenge the quality of life and life expectancy globally. An ageing population, rising disease burden, migration and climate change continue to highlight the need to take forward the public health agenda.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Part time	3 years	Sep 26	London

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Full time	16 months	Jan 27	London

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Part time	3 years	Jan 27	London

MPH

Master of Public Health

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full time	1 year	Sep 26	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.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Part time	3 years	Sep 26	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Distance learning	2 - 5 years	Sep 26	Distance learning

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Full time	16 months	Jan 27	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Part time	3 years	Jan 27	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MPH	Distance learning	3 - 5 years	Jan 27	Distance learning

BSc

Nursing Studies (Adult)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 26	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.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc	Full time	3 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B740

BSc

Nursing Studies (Child)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 26	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.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc	Full time	3 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B730

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Adult)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow	B700

Learn how to care for adults suffering from multiple conditions on this honours degree-level course. Go on to become a professional Adult Registered Nurse.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc (Hons)	Full time	4 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B700

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Child)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 26	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.

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