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BSc (Hons) Clinical Nursing Practice


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BSc (Hons) Part-time

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Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
BSc (Hons)

2011/12:

  • Home/EU: £660 per 30 Credits

Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below

 Part-time 1 - 5 years
September and January

Course Introduction

The BSc (Hons) Clinical Nursing Practice is a flexible programme designed to enable qualified nurses who have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma to top up their studies to degree level.

It is designed in close collaboration with key stakeholders, to provide coherent undergraduate continuing professional development for qualified nurses contributing to health and social care delivery.

It enables students to develop higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision-making in care through their studies.

Teaching is provided by staff with specialist areas of expertise.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Nursing Practice

(Top-up course from Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Nursing)

Students with a Diploma will be required to study up to 120 Credits at Level 3:

  • Research Appreciation and Dissemination (30 Credits) (C)
  • Supporting Learning in Practice (30 Credits) (O)
  • At least 60 Credits from a range of clinically focused/specialist modules - these will be discussed at a study planning session with an academic following receipt of your application

Students with an Advanced Diploma will be required to study 60 Credits at Level 3:

  • Research Appreciation and Dissemination (30 Credits) (C)
  • Supporting Learning in Practice (30 Credits) (O)

Special Features

  • Over the last ten years Nursing has been ranked within the top 10 UK universities
  • The course demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice, and students are taught by academic staff who are involved in research and practice development
  • Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses. However, access to funding for part or all of an award cannot be guaranteed.  For further information about eligibility for funding please see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/informationforapplicants/studentfinance/obtainingcpdfunding/

Entry Requirements

  • You are only eligible to receive an award of BSc (Hons) Clinical Nursing Practice if you hold the relevant NMC registration and are currently practising
  • You should already have achieved a Diploma of Higher Education or an Advanced Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Qualification e.g. registration with the NMC
  • If you have any questions regarding the suitability of your qualifications, please contact soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk or telephone 01274 236367
  • If your application is successful, you will be invited for a study planning session, to discuss your choice of modules and workplace support with an academic tutor

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.5 or equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

School of Health Studies Admissions Office

Download Prospectus

Health Brochure Cover

Health Studies Prospectus 2012 (PDF, 8MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (November 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.  Please visit the School of Health Studies Website for detailed course and module information.   

Contact Details

School of Health Studies Admissions Office
Email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 00 44 1274 236367
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/health

 

Cognate Course

Yes