Marie C. Hill

Dr. Marie C. Hill is an Associate Professor in Practice Nursing at City St George's, University of London, within the School of Health & Medical Sciences. She is the Programme Director for the MSc/PgDip primary care practice nurse programmes and the BSc (Hons) Primary Care [Practice Nursing], all offered on full and part-time bases. Her academic leadership extends to module development in chronic disease management, immunization, and cervical cytology.

Education:

• PhD, City, University of London (2012–2021)
• Postgraduate Diploma (Academic Practice), City University London (2001–2003)
• Master’s in Health Management, City University London (1997–1999)
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies, King's College London (1991–1995)
• SFHEA, Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (2016)

Her research centers on qualitative studies of practice nurse influence on vaccination uptake, particularly the MMR vaccine, and cervical screening perceptions among young women. Her publications reveal a strong focus on patient concordance, health promotion, and nurse education. The 15 most recent articles span topics such as MMR decision-making, diabetes in ethnic minorities, glaucoma adherence, and international nursing education initiatives in Russia.

Scientific Awards:

• School Voice Award nominee, School of Health Sciences (2013)
• Award, British Council (2007)

Dr. Hill has extensive experience in academic leadership, including roles as Divisional Lead and Head of Department. She has advised on curriculum development internationally, notably in Russia and Croatia, and served as an external examiner for Trinity College Dublin and the University of Greenwich. She is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and has held advisory roles with Newham Clinical Commissioning Group and Health Education North Central and East London. Her professional activities include organizing conferences, editorial work, and keynote presentations on chronic disease management and nurse education.

She leads the Centre for Maternal and Child Health and has developed teaching modules in chronic heart disease, immunization, and practice nursing. Her work emphasizes building research capacity among practice nurses and improving public health outcomes through effective nurse-led interventions.