Department of Nursing and Community Health
The Department of Nursing and Community 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
Nursing Studies (Child)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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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.
Professional Studies in Nursing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study professional nursing at degree level if you are already a qualified nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.
Professional Studies in Nursing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study professional nursing at honours degree level if you are already a qualified nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.
View 3 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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BSc (Hons) | Part Time | 2 - 6 Years | Jan 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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BSc (Hons) | Part Time | 2 - 6 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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BSc (Hons) | Part Time | 2 - 6 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Nursing Studies (Child)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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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 (Adult)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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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 |
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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 (Mental Health)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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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 (Learning Disability)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Meet the department
Our teaching and support staff are here to help (see below).
For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
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Jackie Gillespie
Lecturer in Adult Nursing
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8343 J.M.Gillespie@gcu.ac.uk -
June Gribben
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 3508 june.gribben@gcu.ac.uk -
Gordon Hill
Senior Lecturer and Assistant Head for International, SHLS
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 273 1980 Gordon.Hill@gcu.ac.uk -
Val Howatson
Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Deputy HoD
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 3362 Val.Howatson@gcu.ac.uk -
Elizabeth Hughes
Professor of Substance Use Research
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 (0)141 331 8379 Elizabeth.hughes@gcu.ac.uk -
Helena Kelly
Senior Lecturer and Learning and Teaching advisor
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8846 helena.kelly@gcu.ac.uk -
Irene Kennedy
Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 3518 Irene.Kennedy@gcu.ac.uk -
Lisa Kidd
Professor of Nursing
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 (0)141 331 8159 Lisa.kidd@gcu.ac.uk -
Agnes Lafferty
Lecturer ODP
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 3498 agnes.lafferty@gcu.ac.uk -
Kirsteen Lang
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 (0)141 273 1929 Kirsteen.Lang@gcu.ac.uk
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