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School of Healthcare Sciences

Undergraduate Nursing - BN (Hons) Nursing

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Courses Available

 

The School currently offers a course of study leading to Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) degree and registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The course offers an academic qualification and leads to entry onto the appropriate part of the professional register for nurses. All students receive a tax free non-means tested bursary for the duration of three years.

All candidates must meet the NMC's entry criteria - see NMC website for standards for Pre-Registration Nursing

Recruitment to pre-registration education for nursing in Wales will enable students to gain an academic award at degree level in addition to gaining entry on to the professional register when successfully completing their course of study.

The School welcomes applications from all prospective applicants - minimum UCAS tariff (by all Wales agreement) is currently set at 240 points (under review).

Advice on educational entry criteria can and will be provided on an individual basis following application.

All Applicants must meet the following academic entry criteria:

Essentials in Numeracy & Literacy

  • English or Welsh GCSE Grade C or above (as a first language) or Communication Key Skill (minimum level 2 - level 3 recommended)
  • Maths GCSE Grade C or above or Numeracy key skill (minimum level 2 - level 3 recommended)

And one of the following

  • Access courses (preferably Nursing or Health related)
  • NVQ Level 3 with Key Skills (Health related)
  • Cadet Schemes (Recognised between HCP and HEI.  Must include NVQ Level 3 plus Key skills and clinical skills package)
  • Curriculum 2000:  Typical offer 240 points (This should include a minimum of 2 A2 papers).
  • Combination of 6/12 unit AVCE’s. (see UCAS, www.ucas.ac.uk for latest information).

Equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. (see UCAS, www.ucas.ac.uk for latest information).

Candidates with entry qualifications older than 5 years will be required to demonstrate evidence of recent study at an appropriate level.

The entry requirements in the previous column outline the minimum educational requirements. Applicants will be expected to attend for an interview if selected and to undergo further screening for entry into nursing. Further details can be provided by the Admissions Officer, admissions.health@bangor.ac.uk

Why choose us?

  • Our degree course leads to both an academic award and registration with the UK’s Nursing Council (NMC), ultimately allowing you to practice within the nursing profession.
  • We have positive links with the NHS University Health Board and other care providers in North Wales.
  • Our course is designed to respond to the changing workplace environment.
  • Tuition fees are not charged and an NHS bursary is available to UK resident students (you must have been living in the UK for three years prior to starting the course) - NOTE - CHANGES TO BURSARY ARRANGEMENTS WILL APPLY FROM SEPTEMBER 2012 - see NLIAH website: http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/healthandsocialcare/2011/5500228/?skip=1&lang=en
  • There will be opportunities to experience bilingual practice in some parts of the region.

How will I learn?

You will have a combination of School and practice placement based learning opportunities, with both elements of the course being compulsory. You will undertake a variety of placements during the 3 years in hospitals, community and/or residential settings in the North Wales area. Students on certain branches may have the opportunity to travel out of North Wales for a placement, and whilst placements are organised as close as possible to the home address, some travel to placements will be necessary. You will begin by observing professionals at work and you will be expected to participate in the delivery of nursing care from very early on in the course, under supervision, in order to develop your own skills and competence. You will also complete a variety of course work assignments. You will be supervised by a personal tutor, who is also a registered nurse and you will receive mentorship supervision whilst on placements from practising nurses.

Theoretical and practical work will be assessed through assignments, examination, and portfolio development. Your placements will also be assessed, with an emphasis on the development of your practical skills and competence.

The present course structure is as follows:

Part 1 Common Foundation Programme

Common Foundation Programme (12 months)

Part 2 Branch Programme (2 Years)

Before the course begins, you are recommended to select which of the 4 branch programmes you wish to follow - these lead to registration in the following areas of practice:

All modules within the branch have a practice focus, including the ethical and legal perspectives of care, specific nursing problems and decision making and management skills.

Want to know more?

For an Information pack from the University’s Marketing Department email marketing@bangor.ac.uk More specific information may be obtained from:

email: admissions.health@bangor.ac.uk