Nursing in General Practice

Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please visit the www.uclan.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/nursing-in-general-practice-mscMSc Nursing in General Practice course page.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

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 (NHS 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.
• You’ll also receive an introduction to postgraduate research.

Fees and funding

For fees and funding, please visit the MSc Nursing in General Practice course page.