Overview

The Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing programme offered by the Liverpool John Moores University is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.

Quick Facts:

The course’s student-centred approach values prior learning and experience and builds on existing clinical and theoretical knowledge.
Many sessions are co-taught with other community nursing programmes enabling you to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the roles played by, and the challenges faced by, other healthcare specialists.
Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
This District Nursing programme is specifically designed to balance academic content with practical experience. It is geared towards securing motivating and rewarding employment. Underpinning all aspects of the training offered is a commitment to: ethical and anti-oppressive values, the values and principles of the NHS Constitution and Professional Body requirements.
As a graduate you may go on to lead and develop future services, follow a career in public health, work as a community educator, in a safeguarding role or a healthcare leadership/management position. There is also, of course, the opportunity to progress to further study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership for Specialist Practice

Contemporary Issues in District Nursing: Part 1

Clinical Examination and Diagnostics for District Nursing

Research for Specialist Practice

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing

Contemporary Issues in District Nursing: Part 2 with V100

Contemporary Issues in District Nursing: Part 2 without V100

Negotiated Work Base Learning for Specialist Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Community Development View 52 other Masters in Community Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

120 credits at Level 5 (to study at Level 6) or 120 credits at Level 6 (to study at postgraduate level) in nursing

to be practising as an Adult nurse

current level one registration on the NMC professional register (part one)

a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17750 GBP / year

≈ 17750 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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