General Practice Nursing GradCert

Entry requirements

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery committee and proof of employment in a primary care setting.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Why study with the School of Healthcare Sciences

If you haven't already do have a look at this page for a list of reasons that we think mean that if you are interested in a Graduate Certificate you should consider studying with us.

What will you study on this course?

The General Practice Nursing course is a blended learning module which only expects Nurses to attend 1 day a week for 6 days in total, the rest will be completed on line through on line learning opportunities. This course is lead by experienced Nurse practioners and will focus on upskilling students in the following areas:

• Communication with patients, consultation skills, history taking
• Immunisations and vaccinations,
• Wound care, ear care management
• Triage and dealing with emergencies
• Diagnostic and screening tests
• Common medical conditions
• Supporting Long Term Conditions

Course Structure

• General Practice Nursing

And two other modules. Typical modules in the past have included:

• Minor Illness
• Mentorship, Learning and Preceptorship
• Work Based Learning
• Leg Ulcers
• Contraception and Public Health

Students can RPL previous modules which fit into the programme or RPL modules taken as associate students (in line with current University guidance).

Please note modules may be subject to change.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.

Fees and funding

Please see our Fees & Finances pages for more information. You can also visit our Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries to learn more about funding available.