School Nursing (Person-Centred Practice) - PgDip

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Applicants will normally be UK honours graduates or equivalent.At time of entry onto the course all applicants must be NMC Registered Nurses (Level 1) and/or Midwives.Entry will be based on the following criteria:Standard EntryIf an applicant has obtained a relevant degree within the last 5 years at the time of applying, then this meets the academic criteria for Standard Entry to the course.Non-standard Entry OptionsApplications for non-standard entry will be assessed by the Programme Admissions Team to ensure consistency of decision making.If an applicant has obtained a degree more than 5 years ago at the time of applying but has successfully completed further academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent within the last 5 years, then this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the course.If an applicant has obtained a degree more than 10 years ago but has completed Scottish level 11 study within the last 5 years then this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the programme. If an applicant has no degree but has successfully completed other academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent within the last 5 years, this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the course. If an applicant has obtained a degree or other academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent, more than 10 years ago, then a discussion with the programme leader is required prior to applying.