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Nursing Studies - UH-000676

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.
 
Further information for International Students can be found on:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
 
For courses targeting international students– English Language Requirements are as follows:
  
IELTS 6.5 with no lower than 6.5 in any component. 
 
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at           the following link:  <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>.  However as this is a top up degree the University is already accrediting 240 credits to students and students must complete all 4 compulsory modules to meet the requirements of the degree.
  
Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in Unilearn.  <a href="http://www-old.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/">http://www-old.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/</a>
 
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>
 
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.    General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
 
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
 
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a>
 
This course does not lead to professional recognition with NMC and is only intended as for qualified nurses to develop their academic skills.  
 
The specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are detailed below.
<ul>
<li>This course is available to any nurse who is registered to the equivalent of part one of the NMC register in their own country.</li>
<li>Any nurse who has a Diploma level qualification in the country they are registered.</li>
<li>Applicants must meet the IELTS level.</li>
</ul>

UH-000676 - Nursing Studies

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Structure

Bachelor of Science

Utilise a variety of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) strategies to support learning in a variety of environments.

Reflect upon their personal role in terms of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Demonstrate the ability to complete an extended research -based project.

Reflect upon existing skills to enhance effective professional standing.

Negotiate and articulate how the use of evidence-based practice can support healthcare practice.

Analyse the physiological processes involved in a patient’s response to care and procedure interventions.

Critically analyse and evaluate the scope of professional practice and developing role linked to emerging health policy and the evidence base.

Demonstrate critical appreciation of research processes and methods.

Critically identify the knowledge, skills values and behaviours necessary for providing a safe and quality patient experience.

Critically analyse the role that leadership and management techniques have on managing healthcare settings and patient care.

The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa</a>
 
The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at: .
            <a href="http://www.huddersfield.su/courserepwebsite">http://www.huddersfield.su/courserepwebsite</a>
 
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations
 
 An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process.

UH-000676

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
 
 
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
            <a href="http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx">http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx</a>

Personal Academic Tutor
 
The University has implemented a personal tutor system for full time undergraduate students.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates.  Specifically, personal academic tutors:
 
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it.</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
</ul>
 
The first point of contact for students is the Student Hub.
Module Leader
The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
 Course Leader
The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
International support 
The course team will incorporate existing University support mechanisms for international students and also combine student support systems in the business school into the course. The international office offers students peer support and guidance throughout the student’s studies to ensure they are supported and can contribute to the course. The business school delivers three non-credit based modules/support systems that develop student’s language skills, cultural awareness, and study skills, these have been successful in supporting international students.  The course team will incorporate these into the student timetable and ensure there is peer support and guidance during the course.
 
<ul>
<li>The School of Human and Health Sciences offers all students access to the student HUB which</li>
</ul>
          offers students guidance on academic skills and student support issues. The international
           students will receive regular updates on the services they offer and the need to engage with 
           these.