Have you thought about becoming a health visitor?
NHS-funded (no fees) – undergraduate and masters courses available for September 2013
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing BSc(Hons)
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing MSc (PG Dip, PG Cert)
The government's 'Action on health visiting' programme has increased opportunities to qualify as a health visitor. You would be sponsored by a local health trust for the one year duration of the courses which are delivered at both undergraduate and masters levels. On successful completion you will gain an academic award and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a specialist community public health nurse: health visiting.
To be eligible for the course you need to have an active registration as a nurse in any field of practice, or as a midwife.
Recruitment for February 2013 is now closed. The next available course starts in September 2013, and application details will be made available on this webpage in January 2013.
Health visiting open days – February 2013
Come along to the Falmer campus and meet us on either Saturday 2 February 2013 10am-12.30pm or Saturday 9 February 2013 10am-12.30pm. Information will be provided about health visiting, studying at University of Brighton, funding, how to apply, and preparing for an interview. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
If you would like to attend one of these events please complete our online booking form.
Applying
Before applying, see our useful information on making an application, preparing for your interview, and frequently asked questions on our BSc and MSc courses.
You can also download further details on the structure and content of the two courses:
The university application form and essay should be returned before the closing date to:
Claire Cossu
Community Nursing Programme Administrator
School of Nursing and Midwifery
University of Brighton
Westlain House
Village Way
Falmer
BN1 9PH
