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MSc Nursing in General Practice

University of Central Lancashire

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Preston Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Designed for nurses wishing to further their knowledge within the context of General Practice, our MSc Nursing in General Practice offers an innovative learn as you work approach, which means you can study at your own pace whilst continuing your professional practice.

This is a unique and flexible approach to learning, as the student can chose from catalogue of modules focusing on practice nursing skills such as long term conditions, acute management of patients, treatment room skills, leadership skills and non-medical prescribing.

The rationale for this course is based around the national agenda identified in the Five Year Forward (NHS England, 2014) and the implementation of the General Practice Nursing Standards (Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), 2015).

A key benefit of the?course is that it aligns to the District Nursing and General Practice Nursing: Education and Career Framework (Health Education England, 2015).

Why study with us

  • This programme utilises the RCGP & RCN (2015) ‘General Practice Nursing Competencies framework which allow the student to address the wide range of skills, knowledge and behaviours required of a fully proficient general practice nurse.
  • Choose from catalogue of modules focusing?on practice nursing skills such as?long-term conditions, acute management of patients, treatment room skills, leadership skills and non-medical prescribing.
  • Youll also receive an introduction to postgraduate research.

Learning and assessment

Applicants must be working in a UK general practice environment that will enable them to meet and achieve the course learning outcomes.

Our student-centred teaching and learning strategy maximises your own experience to assist the learning process.

Approaches to teaching and learning include problem-based, experiential, web-based, seminars, debate and other informal and interactive methods. Students can also exit with PGCert and PGDip awards.

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University information

University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    50th out of 82 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    136 66%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    8th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    38th

    34

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