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

SCQF Level 11

Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Practice District Nurse with V300

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

Develop advanced problem solving, decision-making, and leadership skills to meet the clinical practice demands within District Nursing.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
SCQF Level 11	Part time	2 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
SCQF Level 11	Part time	2 Years	Sep 27	Glasgow

BSc

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow	B760

Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health. If you 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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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc	Full time	3 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B760

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow	B762

Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at honours degree level. If you 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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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc (Hons)	Full time	4 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B762

PgD

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full Time	1 Year	Jan 27	Glasgow

Apply existing skills in all fields of nursing and midwifery to the advanced study of critical appraisal, information gathering, leadership and autonomy. Advance your career as a health visitor with health boards throughout the UK.

BSc

Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 26	Glasgow	B761

Study nursing with a specific focus on learning disabilities. You can become a registered nurse finding solutions and working with people to improve lifestyle and health.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc	Full time	3 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B761

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 26	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 to improve lifestyle and health.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
BSc (Hons)	Full time	4 years	Sep 27	Glasgow	B763

MSc

Nursing Studies Adult (Pre Registration)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full time	28 months	Jan 27	Glasgow

Train to become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Build clinical expertise, develop professional confidence, and support patients throughout their healthcare journey.