Study 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.
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing Studies (Learning Disabilities)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | B761 |
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 (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 improving lifestyle and health.
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 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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