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Specialist Nursing (with pathways)

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School:Ulster University - Graduate Studies
Faculty:Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Description:The Post Graduate Diploma Specialist Nursing (with pathways) is aimed at preparing nurses for leadership roles in a field of nursing of their choice. There are a range of pathways to suit all nurses including District Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, and Community Children’s Nursing. The full range of Adult Nursing Specialisms include, Adult Nurse (formerly Nurse Practitioner) Palliative Care, Stroke Care, Diabetes Care and Emergency Care.

The programme leads to more than one qualification. You will obtain a degree from Ulster University and a professional qualification from the United Kingdom Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Students of District Nursing also obtain a further professional qualification in Nurse Prescribing.
URL:Specialist Nursing (with pathways) at Ulster University - Graduate Studies
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Nurses (RNs)

Admission Requirements

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
Application Notes : The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no element below 7.0.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements; and hold a degree in Nursing or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).


    Applicants must also: hold current registration with the NMC and have completed a period of experience as a registered nurse to have consolidated pre-registration outcomes; have the support of an employer for 75 days Practice Learning and the name of an appropriately qualified Supervisor and Assessor in the Practice Learning setting.


    Applicants for the District Nursing Pathway(+ Self -funded students) are required to complete Access NI Checks.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 03, 2022
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