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Nursing Studies BSc
| Programme title: | BSc Nursing Studies |
| Apply: | direct to the University |
| Start (ft): | February |
| Mode: | full-time |
| Duration: | 2 semesters |
| Location: | Luton campus, Park Square |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health & Social Sciences |
Summary
This is a programme designed for nurses who have qualified outside of the UK.
The BSc Nursing Studies seeks to build on your previous experiences, knowledge and skills as a nurse. The focus is on health, health care and nursing developments in the UK.
This is an academic programme and does not include clinical practice, although some observational visits may be arranged.
The programme is designed to enhance knowledge of nursing research and the skills involved in the process of research.
New ways of learning will be introduced and sustained throughout the programme, including enquiry based learning strategies.
A key outcome is that students will be able to make a significant contribution to the development of nursing in their country of origin and if they wish to apply for further training within the National Health Service (NHS) including seeking registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
But please note that adaptation to the professional register is not currently part of this programme.
Student Comments
"The tutors made me feel very welcome and study resources were easily accessible. There was a friendly, open-minded and cosmopolitan atmosphere. My tutors were very supportive. I felt very well looked after by them."
Yini Gu, Nursing Studies graduate
Assessment
This programme has a range of assessment strategies and upon completion you will have been required to demonstrate ability to:
Develop action plans – to demonstrate a problem solving approach to learning
Complete a portfolio of evidence – to demonstrate critical appraisal of your practice and pertinent literature
Prepare essays – to demonstrate application of pertinent theory to and evaluation of practice
Prepare and lead presentations/seminars – to demonstrate your ability to communicate knowledge and understanding verbally to a peer group
Further details about the programme
This programme is designed for qualified nurses with an emphasis on developing further depth and breadth of knowledge and skills from initial registration programmes. All modules are core for the BA programme.
Areas of study include:
Portfolio development – you will be expected to develop and maintain a portfolio of your past, and current learning. A portfolio is essential to practicing nurses in the UK.
Research in Nursing – you will be introduced to concepts such as evidence based nursing, qualitative and quantitative methods of research, literature reviews and techniques. You will be encouraged to develop research awareness and focus on the evidence that supports practice.
Health Promotion
Ethics – you will explore the complex nature of ethics within the health care sectors.
Health policy explores the nature of working in health services in the UK with a particular emphasis on the policies that influence the delivery of care.
Entry requirements
You must have studied a nursing programme leading to registration in the country where you studied.
You must also provide evidence of all professional and academic courses that you have undertaken.
You must have a minimum IELTS score of 6; you must also submit your transcript of training (in English) and a portfolio detailing your experience in your nursing course.
Work experience should also be documented. References will be required.
Find out more
For more information on the content of this course please contact the Course Manager
Eileen Beesley.
E: eileen.beesley@beds.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY
Application for this course should be made via International Admissions, The Student Centre Admissions Department.
E: admission@beds.ac.uk
T: + 44 (0) 1582 489326
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