Department of Nursing and Community Health
The Department of Nursing and Community Health brings together academics and clinical staff who have expertise and are passionate about nursing (adult; child; mental health and learning disability) public health, health education, social action and community health.
The ethos of the Department is “improving lives” and therefore all activities aim to improve the lives of its stakeholders in some way.
As part of the School of Health and Life Sciences we have a strong inter-professional education focus which prepares our students for bright futures in the healthcare sector. Our commitment to student focussed, innovative and flexible learning is supported by our state-of-the art facilities which makes learning accessible and exciting for all our students.
We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD courses in nursing and public health. Our teaching takes place on two of our main campuses in Glasgow and London and we collaborate with partners around the world. We are a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre and have a commitment to student and staff exchanges.
The department has a vibrant research community. Our focus is on advancing practice, innovation and research in Public Health and Long Term Conditions. Our research is clinically focused and is embedded within all our programmes ensuring that our students benefit from the latest standards of care.
Head of Department, Dr Val Ness
Email: V.Ness@gcu.ac.uk
Degree courses
![Nursing Studies Adult (Pre-registration)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0025/7477/varieties/medium.png)
Nursing Studies Adult (Pre-registration)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
28 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Advance your career in nursing within the adult field in a diverse range of healthcare settings. Utilise existing graduate skills and attributes and apply them to nursing.
![Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0020/7463/varieties/medium.jpg)
Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 - 3 Years | Aug 24 | Glasgow |
As a registered nurse, this course offers you a flexible curriculum with everything you need to advance your practice. You may choose to graduate with the MSc/PgD Advancing Professional Practice on this flexible programme.
![Master of Public Health](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0023/7574/varieties/medium.jpg)
Master of Public Health
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Take existing skills in public health and apply them to theoretical insight, data analysis, research and practical application. Develop into roles such as public health advisor, researcher, epidemiologist or policy advisor.
View 5 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MPH | Part Time | 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MPH | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MPH | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MPH | Part Time | 3 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MPH | Distance Learning | 3 - 5 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
![Advancing District Nursing Practice with Specialist Practitioner Qualification](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0022/7429/varieties/medium.jpg)
Advancing District Nursing Practice with Specialist Practitioner Qualification
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Use your skills in nursing and apply them to district nursing with specialist practitioner status. Progress to a career as a charge nurse within the community.
![Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0016/7423/varieties/medium.jpg)
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Apply existing skills in all fields of nursing and midwifery to the advanced study of critical appraisal, information gathering, leadership and autonomy. Advance your career as a health visitor with health boards throughout the UK.
Meet the department
Our teaching and support staff are here to help (see below).
For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
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Razak Abubakari
Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology/Public Health
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8647 aab1@gcu.ac.uk -
David Barber
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8184 david.barber@gcu.ac.uk -
Lisa Barr
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 273 1976 Lisa.Barr@gcu.ac.uk -
Ann Marie Beirne
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 273 1169 AnnMarie.Beirne@gcu.ac.uk -
Margaret Callaghan
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8740 Margaret.Callaghan@gcu.ac.uk -
Sheila Cameron
Lecturer in Nursing and Community Health
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8294 Sheila.Cameron2@gcu.ac.uk -
Mairead Collie
Lecturer Adult Nursing, Mentorship Module Lead
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 8792 mairead.collie@gcu.ac.uk -
Lorraine Cooper
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 1152 Lorraine.Cooper@gcu.ac.uk -
Kay Currie
Professor of Nursing
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 3472 k.currie@gcu.ac.uk -
Chris Darbyshire
Senior Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Community Health
+44 141 331 3515 C.Darbyshire@gcu.ac.uk
Interprofessional Simulation Centre
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