The BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) will prepare nurses and midwives to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. You will gain the knowledge, interpersonal skills and managerial capabilities to practice confidently, competently and effectively.
Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) aim to reduce health inequalities by working with individuals, families, employees and communities, to promote health and prevent ill health. The emphasis is on partnership working that cuts across disciplinary, professional and organisational boundaries.
Graduates of this health visiting course can apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for Part Three registration as an SCPHN Health Visitor. This Health Visiting course may attract Welsh Government funding for Welsh NHS staff.
Funding is available via the Welsh Government. Please note, candidates must work for the NHS in Wales to receive funding from WEDS (Workforce, Education, and Development Services).
Successful completion of the above modules and the 16 clinical learning outcomes enables you to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for Part Three registration as an SCPHN (health visitor) and exit the course with a BSc at the end of one year if studying full-time or year two if studying part time.
You will spend 50% undertaking theoretical study and 50% in clinical practice. Teaching and learning methods include lectures, tutorials, self-directed study and workshops, as well as clinical assessments.
You will be assigned a practice tutor who will assess your clinical skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of clinical environments.
You will be assessed by a range of methods including a 3000 word essay and case studies, formal presentations, poster presentations, examinations, literature reviews and clinical practice assessments.
The University of South Wales is an NMC Approved Education Institution (AEI).
Placements are undertaken within the employing/hosting health board. Students may undertake a week-long alternative placement in a different geographical location. Please note, there is no funding for this.
The placements are within health boards in Wales and students are expected to work in Health Visiting in Wales once the course is completed.
Through our Hydra Simulation Centre and Clinical Simulation Centre, we can effectively replicate practice experiences in a safe and supported environment.
Applicants are required to have 120 credits at Level Four (higher education diploma or equivalent).
You must have NMC professional registration and be on Part One and/or Part Two of the NMC Register as a Registered Nurse and/or a Registered Midwife.
Two work/academic references are also required.
In addition a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check is required (additional cost applies, no offences are considered spent).
This Health Visiting course may attract Welsh Government funding for Welsh NHS staff.
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee will remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course.
These courses are normally supported by Welsh Government commissioners in collaboration with Welsh NHS University Health Boards
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed below. Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
* Obligatory
| Item | Cost | |
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| DBS * | £57.2 | This fee includes £44 for the enhanced DBS certificate, the Post Office Administration fee and the online administration fee. |
| DBS Updating Service | £13 | Whilst optional it is strongly recommended signing up for this service especially if you are likely to have placements each year and wish to pursue a career post University where a DBS check is a requirement. Please note the service has to be joined within 19 days of receipt of your enhanced DBS certificate. |
| Other: Placement | Year 1 FT and Year 1 & 2 PT. Placement costs will vary depending on where the student is placed, but some costs can be reclaimed. |
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| Other: Poster Printing | £40 | Year 1 FT and Year 2 PT |
| Other: Extra-curricular opportunities | Costs of conference attendance and extra- curricular activities are changeable, with some being free. However these are optional and extra-curricular opportunities. Costs will vary depending on location and activity. |
Please apply directly to the University for this SCPHN course.
Graduates of this SCPHN course can apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for Part Three registration as an SCPHN Health Visitor. SCPHN practitioners are usually employed by local health boards and public or private organisations, such as local government.
The Pontypridd Campus is made up of two sites; Treforest and Glyntaff. Our students love the community atmosphere. It’s quieter than the cities, with green open spaces and views across the valley.
It’s the community and friendships you’ll build that make this place special. Outside your studies you can experience our amazing sport facilities and Students’ Union.
Living in Halls is a great way to meet new people and make friends. We have high quality accommodation in Treforest, Cardiff and Newport.
