Overview

At the University of Surrey you’ll work at an advanced level to deliver, lead and influence care for the benefit of babies, children, young people and their families, and the community you serve. Learn from experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields and who will ensure that you receive high-quality education and mentorship.

Career opportunities

While studying the Primary and Community Care (Community Children's Nursing) (SPQ) programme you can benefit from our established partnerships with local healthcare institutions and community organisations, providing you with valuable clinical opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience and apply your learning in real-world settings under the supervision of experienced practice assessors and supervisors. On this course, you’ll study a comprehensive curriculum, which covers a wide range of topics relevant to community and children’s nursing practice. We will teach you how to deliver high-quality evidence-based care to babies, children and young people in the home environment and support carers, families and communities everywhere. You will acquire the specialist knowledge, skills and attributes needed to work as a nurse in the community, where more autonomous decision-making is required. Achieving this qualification will give you greater clinical autonomy and encourage independent decision-making and leadership in complex and high-risk situations. 100% of graduates from our School of Health Sciences are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA). On completion of the course, you will gain the NMC recordable qualification of Community Nursing SPQ Community Children’s Nursing.

Accreditation

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a post-registration and CPD qualification.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advancing Practice In Long Term Conditions

Patient Safety, Quality And Risk

Research Design And Methodology

Effective Leadership In Professional Practice

Advanced Medicines Management

Holistic Pain Management

Application Of Decision Making

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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95

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76

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree. Students who have a Diploma in Higher Education or a bachelor's degree with a lower grade may be considered using the Advanced Standing process to support their application.

Applicants must also be a NMC registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration, capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC approved community nursing specialist practice qualification (SPQ) programme before being considered as eligible to apply for entry. This is in accordance with NMC standards.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

The majority of students on this course will be funded through sponsorship arrangements with their NHS trust employer.

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Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Key information

Duration

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