BSc (Hons) Nursing

THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE COMBINES THE THEORY OF NURSING WITH PERIODS OF CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE, PROVIDING GRADUATES WITH EXCELLENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Typical Entry:
Scottish Higher: BBCC (230 UCAS Tariff points
A Level: CCD (220 UCAS Tariff points)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE:
28 points

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE:
230 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 or above

Special:
A discursive subject such as English, Philosophy or History at Higher and a science-based subject such as Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher or A Level. Normally one other science (preferably Chemistry), Mathematics and English at S/Intermediate2/GCSE

Year Two Direct Entry: Level 1 Diploma in Higher Education - Nursing route
Year Three Direct Entry: Level 2 Diploma in Higher Education - Nursing route

Health Requirements:
Students are offered immunisation against Hepatitis B

Other Requirements:
If you are an international student, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no element lower than 6

A satisfactory criminal records check will be required. Students will also have to complete a declaration of good health and good character. Applicants are encouraged to outline their reasons for wishing to study nursing, and highlight any relevant experience or qualities in support of their application

Access:
We welcome students who have completed Access to Healthcare courses or equivalent. Applications from students on access to nursing courses are dealt with on an individual application basis.

Minimum Age:
17 years of age at date of entry

UCAS Code:
B740 BSc/Nur

Duration:
4 years

Outcomes:
BSc (Hons)

Funding Information for International Students
Visit the International section of the website

Course Fees
Visit the Fees section of the website

SAAS Funding
To see if you or this course is eligable for funding from SAAS, please visit our SAAS Information web page

Course Details:
Quality degree level courses resulting in a qualification as a registered nurse have been offered by QMU for over 30 years. On this four-year programme you may be entitled to a bursary for Years One to Three and a grant award to support your final year. You will gain practical experience in clinical settings as well as knowledge of theory to support your nursing practice. The mix of theory and practice throughout the course will allow you to deliver high standards of nursing care with confidence. If you already have an undergraduate degree in a health-related field, but are interested in nursing, you may like to consider our two year Graduate Diploma in Nursing course. Please refer to our postgraduate prospectus for details.

Year One:
Year one introduces you to the nature of nursing (including professional issues, nursing knowledge and health promotion) and nursing skills (including essential care skills and communication skills). In addition you will study applied science modules (including chemistry, physiology and pharmacology) an introduction to health psychology, IPE and human development.

Year Two:
You will further develop your knowledge of applied science, health and welfare and IPE. Real client and patient experiences are used as the focus for learning about nursing adults with altered health. Group work is used as the main teaching and learning strategy.

Year Three:
In Year Three you will learn about nursing the acutely ill adult and caring for patients with complex needs, as well as learning in greater depth about the Principles of Investigation (research methods) and Managing Care

Year Four:
You will have the opportunity to develop your personal interests clinically and academically.
Students are required to complete a dissertation in the form of a research proposal. Clinical practice will focus on preparation for clinical leadership and ward

Structure:
You will learn the theory of nursing in two academic semesters. There are two clinical placements during each academic year. Placements are located in Lothian, Fife, Forth Valley and the Borders. An elective module in Year Four gives you the opportunity to study an area of special interest to you, at home or abroad. An added advantage is that the structure of the course allows you to benefit from full QMU holidays.

Other Relevant Information:
Due to programme review in 2010, some of the details on this page my be subject to change.

Careers:
Graduates make a significant contribution to creative practice in nursing, and have excellent career prospects. Recent graduates are currently working in oncology, haematology, critical care, acute medicine, care of the elderly and research. Opportunities for graduate nurses are many and vary from clinical nursing in hospital and community set-up to teaching, m anagement and research. Our graduates have chosen varied career paths, locally, nationally and internationally and have all, to date, been successful in gaining employment.

Subject Homepage:
Visit the Nursing homepage

Academic Disabled Student Co-ordinator:
Ailsa McMillan, +44 (0)131 474 0000, amcmillan@qmu.ac.uk

For more information, contact:
Admissions, +44 (0)131 474 0000, admissions@qmu.ac.uk

Start Date:
September

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