Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top–Up degree)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top–Up degree) is a part-time online program designed for Registered Nurses who already hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies and wish to top up that qualification to a full BSc Honours degree.

Target Group

This program is intended for Registered Nurses who already hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies and wish to top up that qualification to a full BSc Honours degree.

Target Audience

• 18+

Course Language

English

Where You Will Learn

Online

Course Description

Through studying this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical, evidence-based approach to practice
• Be motivated towards continuous and progressive learning, becoming a lifelong learner who can evaluate the teaching and support of colleagues in clinical practice
• Demonstrate critical competence in clinical practice, care and programme management, clinical practice leadership, and clinical practice development

The purpose of this qualification and the defined pathways are:

• To develop practitioners who are able to demonstrate critical, evidence-based approach to practice
• To develop practitioners who are motivated towards continuous and progressive learning, becoming lifelong learners who can critically evaluate the teaching and support of colleagues in clinical practice through a flexible online programme of study
• To prepare practitioners within their own area of expertise who can demonstrate critical competence in clinical practice, care and programme management, clinical practice leadership, and clinical practice development
• To develop comprehensive subject-specific and transferable skills and knowledge appropriate for critical evaluation, independent study, professional development, and work-focused study

Intake

• January, May, and September

EQF / MQF Level

• Level 6

Mode of Delivery

• Online

Duration of Course

• 1-2 Academic Years – Part-Time

Operational End Date

• N/A

ECTS Credits

• 120 UK Credits (equivalent to 60 ECTS)

Programme Qualifies for

• Get Qualified Scheme

Certificate after completing

• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies

Student Success Rate

• 100

Course Information

Core Module

• Independent Study
  • Learning Hours: 20 ECTS
  • Credits: 40
  • UK Credits: 20

This module runs over two trimesters and will enable you to develop skills of rapid evidence review/rapid evidence synthesis. This is a method of reviewing a range of evidence available on a specific topic using a systematic and clear methodology.

Optional Modules

• Choose 4 from the following:
  • Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care
  • Asthma: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management
  • Care of the Surgical Patient
  • Diabetes: A Contemporary Approach
  • Educating in health and social care
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Policy and Practice
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
  • Managing the Acutely Ill Patient
  • Minor Injuries
  • Negotiated Module
  • Partnerships in Dementia Care
  • Public Health: UK and International Perspectives
  • Relationships Informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Social Consequences of Dementia Care
  • Therapeutic and Diagnostic Reasoning
  • Working with People with Distress and Disorder

How You Will Learn

Our range of innovative teaching materials gives you a varied and enjoyable learning experience, and our expert online tutors will support you all the way. Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you.

Assessment

• Formative Assessment: In all modules, there is a formative piece of assessment. These have been designed to be part of the overall assessment to provide students with important feedback on which to build and structure the final piece of work.
• Summative Assessment: A summative assessment is required to demonstrate learning and achievement of the programme/module learning outcomes e.g. completion of assignments/coursework, examinations.

Structure of Programme

The academic year is made up of three 10-week terms, known as trimesters. We recommend about 20 hours of study per week to complete one 20-credit module over a 10-week trimester.

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Procedures

This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.

Grading System

• 90-100% Excellent – Distinction
• 80-89% Excellent – Distinction
• 70-79% Excellent – Distinction
• 60-69% Very good – Merit
• 50-59% Good/Satisfactory – Pass
• 40-49% Unsatisfactory – Marginal Fail
• 5-39% Very Poor – Fail

Entry Requirement

• A Level 5 Diploma or an Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies (any nursing discipline)
• To be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or international equivalent
• To be working in a relevant Nursing arena e.g. Acute sectors, public or private health and social care settings
• If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS 7.0 or equivalent

Fees & Funding

• Get Qualified Scheme
• MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01
• Further and Higher Education Institution

Awarding Bodies

• €5,900 (Prices for Non-EU applicants differ)