Entry requirements

A UK honours degree (2:2 or above in a relevant subject, or equivalent)
A minimum of 60 credits (inclusive of research) at level 6
Evidence of recent study (within the last 5 years)
Effective registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional register
Be employed as a general practice nurse by the start of the programme
You must complete a declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course, which need to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admission policy

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The Practice Nursing programme is a 60 credit at level 7 (postgraduate) programme which means that on successful completion of the programme you will be awarded with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Practice Nursing. The teaching provided on the programme is shared with level 6 (postgraduate) students.

The aim of the programme is to prepare registered nurses who have not worked in general practice before to have a baseline competence in the General Practice Nursing (GPN) role. The programme incorporates academic learning and work-based learning.

Within the programme the key clinical skills required for the role of GPN are included. The programme delivers venepuncture, ear care, wound management, cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination training, as well as providing the foundations for chronic condition management. The programme is designed to develop both clinical and academic skills to prepare for a career in General Practice Nursing.

Throughout the programme competencies will be demonstrated within the work place and documented in a portfolio of evidence. This will be supported with supervised practice with a GPN mentor.

Key features

Flexible study options allow you to study at a level to suit your professional needs; with progression opportunities from undergraduate level to PG Cert.
The programme is subsidised by Health Education East Midlands with a contribution from General Practice of £600 for each eligible student.
The course will prepare you with the competency in a number of key clinical skills in a short space of time, including venepuncture, ear care, wound management, immunisations and vaccinations and cervical cytology.
Module content is also aligned to the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) competencies.
Our team of experienced academics are all specialist practice and community nurses, ensuring your learning is relevant to current practice and a wide range of issues and contemporary debates in the field.
Benefit from direct input and visiting lecturers from experienced practitioners in the field, broadening your perspective of practice nursing regionally and nationally.
Inter-professional learning develops your ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.

Please note that the closing date for September applications is Friday 4 August 2023.

The closing date for January applications is Friday 1 December 2023.

For additional information, please visit Health Education’s General Practice Nursing Programme webpage.

For further information contact

Course Leader: Nicola Else

T: 0116 257 7126
E: nicola.else@dmu.ac.uk

Or contact the Learning Beyond Registration admissions team:

T: +44 (0)0116 257 7700
E: lbradmissions@dmu.ac.uk