Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] {Hons.} (Nursing): What is it about?

This course provides a practice orientated programme of study for nurses wishing a community qualification recognised by the nursing and midwifery council. In BSc (Hons.) Nursing course, you are exposed to content and knowledge from both the nursing and public health fields. Capitalize on stimulating academic discussions between faculty and peers in small class settings to can gain new perspective while reinforcing your nursing skills. Acquire a heightened understanding of public policies, theories, principles and their application to real-life cases.

This course facilitates the provision of high quality and cost effective services for patients/clients. Students will have time to reflect upon the changing nature of Health Care, nationally and internationally, giving each participant time to analyse the context in which they provide care to patients.

Why Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] {Hons.} (Nursing)

This course contributes to the development of knowledge and analytical skills of students and enhances action and decision making skills, providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Students on this course develop specific skills pertaining to the facilitation of health gain, and the maintenance of health status, enhancing each graduate nurse's employability and adaptability relevant to nursing employers across a variety of health care settings. With the provision of electives, students are offered a variety of choices, allowing for the development of learning, related to specific areas of practice. This provides an excellent foundation for further education and career development. This course enables students to integrate (and inter-relate) knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the areas of management, clinical practice and generic areas of professional nursing, and then apply them to practice. This 'top-up' course draws on student's prior learning and encourages further engagement in the process of lifelong learning.