About This Course
Our new PGDip in Community Nursing General Practice is a Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) designed for registered nurses who wish to develop advanced skills in primary care. It will be delivered via flexible online learning and supports full-time and part-time study routes, ideal for professionals balancing clinical practice with professional development.
Currently in development, in alignment with contemporary healthcare needs, this course aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge, confidence, and critical thinking skills required to thrive in a general practice setting. You will gain the expertise to take on autonomous roles, lead quality improvement, and advocate for patients across diverse and dynamic care environments.
Register Your Interest Now
Although applications are not yet open, you can register your interest today. By completing the short form below, you will be the first to receive updates, key dates, and guidance on how to apply once the course is fully approved.
While this course is not yet open for applications, we are actively gathering interest from prospective learners to help us shape the delivery and support.
Why Study this Course?
- Advance your career in primary care with specialist knowledge and recognised credentials.
- Enhance your clinical, leadership, and decision-making skills, enabling you to deliver safe, person-centred care
- Flexible online delivery tailored to fit around your working life and personal commitments.
- Study alongside peers from across Wales and the UK, sharing best practice and building professional networks
- Commissioned places available for staff employed by Welsh Health Boards, supporting professional development within the NHS workforce *
- This programme leads to a recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in Specialist Practice upon successful completion *
Is this Course for You?
This programme is suitable for registered nurses currently working in a primary care or general practice environment who are ready to step into advanced roles. You may be:
- Seeking to specialise in general practice nursing
- Looking to take on leadership responsibilities
- Aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-informed practice
- Interested in working at the top of your licence within a multidisciplinary team
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be registered with a statutory nursing body for at least one year
- A 2:1 or first-class degree preferred; applications from those with a 2:2 will be considered based on references and personal statement
- Evidence access to clinical placements aligned to programme learning outcomes
- Have a current enhanced DBS
- Provide a strong personal statement and professional reference
We welcome applications from mature learners and those returning to education after a career break.
*Subject to final approval and validation of the course.