Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) program is a 52-week course designed to prepare nurses and midwives for the role of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs). The program aims to create effective practitioners who are fit for practice and purpose upon graduation. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and gain employment as health visitors, often at Agenda for Change band 6 or 7. The course emphasizes integrated working, with opportunities to learn alongside students and practitioners from other professional fields, such as social workers.