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

BSc

Nursing Studies (Child)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B730

Follow a career working collaboratively with families, carers and children as a professionally educated Child Registered Nurse. Study at degree level and learn specialist nursing care for children and their families from birth to young adulthood.

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Child)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B731

Study at honours degree level and learn specialist nursing care for children and their families from birth to young adulthood. You can become a professionally educated Child Registered Nurse.

BSc

Professional Studies in Nursing

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
Full Time	1 Year	Jan 25	Glasgow

Study professional nursing at degree level if you are already a qualified nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Part Time	2 Years	Jan 25	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Part Time	2 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Full Time	1 Year	Sep 25	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Full Time	1 Year	Jan 26	Glasgow

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
BSc	Part Time	2 Years	Jan 26	Glasgow

BSc (Hons)

Professional Studies in Nursing

Mode of study	Duration	Start date
Part time	2 - 6 Years	Jan 25

Study professional nursing at honours degree level if you are already a qualified nurse looking for a flexible course which will advance your academic qualifications. You can excel in particular areas of practice.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Full time	1 Year	Sep 25

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 -6 years	Sep 25

Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 -6 years	Jan 26

BSc

Nursing Studies (Adult)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B740

If a solution-focused approach appeals to you, you can study at degree level and learn how to care for adults suffering from multiple conditions. Graduates go on to become a professionally educated Adult Registered Nurse.

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Adult)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B700

If a solution-focused approach appeals to you, you can study at honours degree level and learn how to care for adults suffering from multiple conditions. Graduates go on to become a professionally educated Adult Registered Nurse.

BSc

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B760

Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at degree level. If you think you would enjoy being supportive and caring for others, you can become a mental health nurse promoting mental wellbeing and helping to empower individuals in recovery.

BSc

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	3 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B761

As a registered nurse, you can enjoy finding solutions and working with people. Study nursing at degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities, improving lifestyle and health.

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Learning Disability)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B763

Study nursing at honours degree level with a specific focus on learning disabilities. You can become a registered nurse finding solutions and working with people improving lifestyle and health.

BSc (Hons)

Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location	UCAS code
Full Time	4 Years	Sep 25	Glasgow	B762

Study nursing with a specific focus on mental health at honours degree level. If you think you would enjoy being supportive and caring for others, you can become a mental health nurse promoting mental wellbeing and helping to empower individuals.