Nursing Studies

BSc Hons Nursing Studies
Mode: full-time

This is an opportunity for you to 'top up' your Diploma in Nursing to a Degree in Nursing Studies.

You will be able to mix with students who have qualified overseas.

This gives you a unique opportunity to compare and contrast different health care and nursing systems.

The course is taught using blended learning approaches and you will have the opportunity to engage in the classroom setting and use a range of online learning resources.

You will study research, concepts of ethical practice, management of care in teams, health policy , health promotion and a dissertation study relevant to an area of nursing.

Career Opportunities

This course is an academic one designed to ‘top up’ the nurses education to that of degree level (honours).

You will have explored some nursing issues in particular depth and should develop considerable confidence in your professional ability.

Teaching/learning methods and strategies

Communication is seen as a central requirement for nurses working in practice, therefore this course has been designed to encourage you to develop your professional confidence and communication skills.

Assignments have been carefully considered and comprise of seminars, presentations, and essays.

Assessment

• Every unit is assessed.
• Dissertation/project and research
• The dissertation will be a literature review on an area of interest identified by you during semester 1.

Entry Requirements

• You must have successfully completed an RN Dip HE.

For International Applicants:

• You will need to be a qualified nurse in your country of origin.
• In addition you will also need to have an IELTS result of 6
• Please make sure you include the correct documentation with your application.

All *IELTS scores must be submitted with the application. You will also be expected to provide:

• a completed application form
• a CV
• a short account of nursing in your home country
• *copies of original transcripts of nurse training and any further study
• *Original copies will be inspected on admission

Special entry requirements
You will be expected to provide evidence of completion of you RN/DipHE.