Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing), BSc Hons (Top up) at University of Greenwich

If you’re a nurse hoping to lead and inspire your own team, our top-up degree will help you become a specialist practitioner in district nursing and lead on care delivery in your community.

Our top-up degree is for nurses who wish to pursue a career as a specialist practitioner in district nursing. This course combines the study of health and policy with research and evidence-based practice to develop your skills in this specialist field of nursing.

You spend half of your learning time in practical work placements, where you are assessed by qualified practitioners. The other half is spent learning nursing theory in our state-of-the-art laboratories on campus. Our work placements often result in employment for students through the trusts they are sponsored by.

What you should know about this course

•  Nursing at Greenwich is number one in London for student satisfaction (2019 National Student Survey).
•  We provide the essential knowledge to lead a team of staff and provide care in the community.
•  This course is 50/50 theory and practice learning. If this appeals to you, our course provides on-the-job training as well as state-of-the-art laboratories to support your studies.
•  Our placements often result in employment, as our students are regularly recruited through the trusts they are sponsored by.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

We have a 50:50 theory and practice element to our degree, meaning half of your learning time is spent in practical work placements, where you are assessed by qualified practitioners. 

Our work placements often result in employment, with our students regularly being recruited through the trusts they are seconded/sponsored by.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This course is professionally recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Career options include District Nurse and a range of Leadership roles.

Do you provide employability services?

The Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We strive to deliver a professional service with the aim of empowering our students to achieve their potential. We provide the following:

• CV and cover letter checks
• Application support
• One-to-one careers advice
• Interview tips and support
• Careers fairs
• Internships
• Graduate jobs.