BSc (Hons) Professional Studies in Nursing

Overview

A professional development programme for registered nurses, to advance their academic qualifications to degree level or honours degree level; or to gain a graduate certificate. Multiple delivery methods and a broad range of module options provide flexibility to suit a range of home and international markets.

Routes to awards can be tailored to meet the personal development needs of individual practitioners and the operational demands and strategic needs of service development.

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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 - 6 Years	Jan 25	Enquire Apply
Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Full time	1 Year	Sep 25	Enquire Apply
Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 -6 years	Sep 25	Enquire Apply
Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date
BSc (Hons)	Part time	2 -6 years	Jan 26	Enquire Apply

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.

Year 1
All applicants must be registered nurses, registered or licensed by the regulatory body in their home country. Typical minimum requirements of Nursing degree for direct entry to this course.

English language IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent)

Additional information

English language

If you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Full details of the English language tests we accept are available on this page.

Relevant experience (RPL)

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.

If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Assessment methods

We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.

Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.

Facilities

The Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Centre, a fully equipped simulated home and hospital environment, situated on campus, is used to provide opportunities for the development and practice of clinically focused psychomotor and psychosocial skills in a safe, supported and highly effective learning environment.

Digital recording equipment is situated above every bed area which enhances feedback on students’ performance by allowing students to review their own performance.

Teaching methods

The learning and teaching methods we use ensure that our programme is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers.

We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills.

Why choose this course?

We are experts in all four fields of Nursing (Adult, Child, Learning Disability and Mental health) as well as health visiting, midwifery and public health.

GCU is leading the way in inter-professional education for health professionals.

This course has been design to be flexible and specialised allowing you to tailor the out comes to suit your needs and developments.

Please note

There is continuous recording within the Interprofessional Simulation Centre (ISC) rooms. These recordings may be used for learning and assessment purposes to fulfil programme requirements, so all students registered on health-related programmes may be recorded while in these rooms. Recordings may be viewed by programme staff, students, and external examiners. Recordings are routinely deleted after 28 days; however, in certain circumstances, this period may be extended to accommodate moderation and education quality requirements.

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