PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

Course Overview This course prepares nurses to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN), equipping them with the advanced knowledge and skills to practice safely and effectively as Health Visitors or School Nurses. It focuses on improving public health in diverse communities through systematic reflection and evidence-informed practice. As the sole provider in Northern Ireland, Ulster University offers a nationally recognized program commissioned annually by the Department of Health. Key Program Highlights Meets the Standards of Proficiency for SCPHN as set by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Focuses on the health of diverse and migrating populations on both a local and global scale Emphasizes evidence-informed practice, systematic reflection, and the development of specialist-level skills Sole provider of SCPHN education in Northern Ireland with a national reputation for excellence Annually commissioned by the Department of Health, ensuring high employability and career progression