Adult Nursing (Part-Time) Undergraduate

Please note: This course is available to Health Care Support workers employed within BCUHB or GP practices only.

Course Length: 2 years 9 months Part-time

This part-time programme commissioned by the Welsh Government is an exciting career development opportunity for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) employed within NHS Wales. This programme enables eligible candidates to develop their careers to become both registered nurses and gain a degree through part time study. HCSWs employed by BCUHB can undertake the programme on a seconded basis. Futhermore, this opportunity is also available to HCSWs who work within GP practices, where the GP and Local Health Board have agreed to support the staff member to undertake the programme. (Contractual agreements must be negotiated locally in this instance).

The programme runs over two years and 9 months on a part time basis. Students undertake the programme for 23 hours per week and spend the remainder of their weekly contracted hours working as a HCSW in their substantive employment. For example if full time, individuals undertaking the programme will become student nurses for 23 hours per week and work the remaining 14.5 hours in their usual HCSW role.

The taught elements of this course will be delivered at University campuses in Bangor and/or Wrexham. Clinical practice placements will be arranged across BCUHB.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• NHS Bursary funded providing payment of all tuition fees and grant support towards living costs available to students from across the UK & EU.
• 1^st for Nursing Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide 2018 and Complete University Guide 2018).
• Nursing at Bangor University is placed in the Top 10 for Research Quality (Times Good University Guide 2018).
• Bangor University is rated Gold for "outstanding teaching" (2017 Teaching Excellence Framework).
• Our staff have a wide range of clinical experience at the forefront of their professional fields. They work in partnership with local health providers, including Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, to ensure our students’ learning is of the highest quality.
• We are leading Healthcare and Medically-related research programmes which are transforming the quality and delivery of healthcare in Wales and internationally.
• Roughly half of your learning will be in a clinical environment – all placements are in modern well-equipped settings. No other university offers more clinical weeks throughout the course.
• We provide a high level of support and guidance and use small group teaching whenever possible.
• Our staff have a wide range of clinical experience at the forefront of their professional fields, and work in partnership with local health providers, including Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, to ensure our students’ learning is of the highest quality.

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You will learn through a combination of theoretical modules and a broad range of clinical practice placements to enable you to achieve the required NMC standards to become a registered nurse. Theoretical elements of the programme are delivered using a range of innovative teaching methods such as interactive lectures, tutorials, case studies, workshops, digital forums, student presentations and enquiry based learning.

What will you study on this course?

You will study subjects to develop your skills and professional behaviours, values and attitudes expected of a registered nurse, to ensure the safety and protection of people of all ages, their carers and families. There are opportunities to study alongside other student healthcare professionals and at Bangor University the School has a strategy for inter-professional learning.

Year 1

• Healthcare (2)
• Person Centred Adult Nursing (1)
• Human Sciences (2)

Year 2

• Developing the Adult Nurse (1)
• Preparation for Practice
• Person Centred Adult Nursing (2)

Year 3

• Developing the Adult Nurse (2)
• Evaluating Practice

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Adult Nursing (Part-Time) Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

• Tuition fees are paid by NHS Wales through the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) – Managers will have to inform their finance departments as soon as their staff have been awarded a place in order that invoices are raised.
• Students who undertake this programme will remain employed with BCUHB for the duration of the course.
• BCUHB will continue to pay the HCSW an annual salary equal to their current substantive salary for the duration the course. The HCSW will continue to pay their usual deductions from their salary, such as pension contributions, tax and National Insurance contributions.
• BCUHB will be reimbursed by NHS Wales/NWSSP for 16 hours, and BCUHB will fund the remaining 7 hours for the duration of the course.

Please note: If you work outside BCUHB your individual terms and conditions must be agreed with your employer prior to commencement on the programme.

There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example if you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for guest tickets (£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs

Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips and Welcome Week trips.

Mandatory Costs:

• DBS checks for all Bachelor of Nursing fields of study
• Registration on completion of study with NMC.

Necessarily Incurred Costs:

• Subscription to Union membership eg RCN or Unison to provided insurance indemnity and support.
• HCSWs will only be reimbursed for travel costs when travelling to clinical placements/higher education institution within Wales that exceeds the daily cost of travel between their home and work base.
• Students will be expected to pay for any additional uniforms if they require them.
• Students will need to purchase printing credits for their personal use.

Optional Costs:

• Graduation gown.
• Subsistence for optional placements taken by students.
• Cost to conferences is covered if study leave is authorised.
• Costs to celebration events is covered if student is asked to attend.

Notes: All assignments are submitted electronically. The printing and binding of dissertations and thesis applies only to Post Graduate students.

General University Costs

Home/EU Student Tuition Fees (starting in 2019–20 & 2020–21)

• Full time: £9,000 per year
• Part time: £750 per 10 credits

International Student Tuition Fees*
* Please note: the international tuition fees displayed are for the current academic year (2020-21). The fees for the next academic year (2021-22) will be confirmed soon.

When coming to University, you will have two main costs, Tuition Fees and Living Costs.

There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for guest tickets (£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.

USA Requirements

International Year Zero:  HSD GPA 2.0 OR SAT 1500+ 
International Year 1:  HSD GPA 3.0 OR SAT 500+ each section OR ACTs 26+  
Undergraduate Courses:  HSD GPA 3.0 OR SAT 550+ each section OR ACTs 26+  
Postgraduate Courses:  Bachelor Degree GPA of 3.0. GRE not required 
PhD/Research Course:  Masters Degree 

Note: Some courses may require higher entry requirements. Refer Individual Course page for details. 

Applicants from USA need NOT provide additional evidence of English Language ability, if previous education was with English medium of instruction. Otherwise, an IELTS overall 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent is normally required (some courses may require a higher score).

Please note: This course is available to Health Care Support workers employed within BCUHB or GP practices only.

• Completion of level 4 Cert HE/FdSc Healthcare Practice at Coleg Llandrillo, including the clinical portfolio which evidences the hours and competencies achieved in the relevant field of practice. 
• GCSE grade C or above in English/Welsh and mathematics or equivalent.
• Up to date mandatory training in current post.
• Signed approval from manager and authorisation from BCUHB (or independent GP practice).
• Safe-medicate at a minimum 80% pass grade. (This can be undertaken as part of the selection process if required).
• New DBS check paid for by the applicant, as he/she will be representing Bangor University while he/she is a student. The student is also expected to register with the update service when applying for a DBS. If he/she has a noted conviction he/she will be asked to attend a BCUHB/Bangor University panel to consider his/her suitability for the programme. 
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance.

Please note that any offers made during the selection process will be subject to candidates having achieved all the required criteria above.

General University Requirements

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

To study a degree, diploma or certificate course you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more help and advice about being a mature student at Bangor, please visit the Study at Bangor site.

Specific entry requirements can be seen on the individual course pages.

EU and International students' entry requirements

For information and further detailed guidance on entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.

Bangor University offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Bangor  University International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

More information

Home/EU students and International UCAS applicants

E-mail for General Admissions: admissions@bangor.ac.uk or write to:

Admissions Office
Bangor University
Gwynedd
LL57 2TF

Telephone: +44 (0)1248 383717 

International students (non-UCAS applicants)

Email to International Admissions: internationaladmissions@bangor.ac.uk or write to

Admissions Office
Bangor University
Gwynedd
LL57 2TF

Telephone: +44 (0) 1248 382028

You will initially be expected to commit to employment within BCUHB as a registered nurse post qualifying for a minimum of two years, subject to successful completion of the course and your registration with the NMC. Allocation to vacant registered nursing posts will take place in line the graduate recruitment process at the time of your course completion. 

Nursing career pathways offer a range of evolving and worthwhile opportunities within the healthcare sector, developing skills and knowledge in diverse areas, such as leadership, advanced clinical practice, education or research.

Advice on entry requirements and careers can be found here.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. Developing your personal skills and enhancing your employability while at university is becoming increasingly important in today’s job market.

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA) and Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)

The Bangor Employability Award enables students to build on their transferable skills through the recognition of activities they become involved in during their university life. Students can gain points towards the award through extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, attending workshops or actively participating in the Students’ Union’s clubs and societies.

The HEAR is a final graduation report that all undergraduates receive. The report itemises all academic achievements and additional extra and co-curricular achievements. Academic achievements appear on the report automatically and students are able to note their eligible activities by using the online platform ‘My Employability Hub’. This ensures that future employers are made aware of the additional skills the student has gained outside of the curriculum.

The Award is open to everyone and taking part in the scheme can make a major difference to your performance in the graduate job market.

Internships

Bangor University runs undergraduate and postgraduate internship schemes twice a year, which allow students to work in a professional environment while learning relevant skills and earning money.

Internships offer valuable experience in a professional workplace and there are a range of internships you can get involved in.

Student Volunteering

Not only is volunteering worthwhile – it also improves your employability and widens your experience.

The Students’ Union has a dedicated Student Volunteering Office (SVB) which currently contributes a total of 600 hours each week, promoting a close relationship between the university and the local community. Find out more on the Student Volunteering pages of the Bangor Student’s Union website.

TARGETconnect - Working while you Study

The Skills and Employability Service offers support to students searching for employment during and after their studies.

TARGETconnect advertises the following opportunities:

• Graduate jobs – Local, National and International
• Full-time, part time, permanent and temporary jobs
• Work experience / internships
• Voluntary opportunities

Please note: This course is available to Health Care Support workers employed within BCUHB or GP practices only.

If you are interested in this programme please discuss it with your line manager in the first instance.

General University Application

How to apply through UCAS

Apply online via UCAS

UCAS stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. All university applications are processed through UCAS and then passed on to the universities listed.

Students may apply for a maximum of five courses. For Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary courses students are only allowed to apply for four courses.

The application form is found on the UCAS website, under ‘Apply’.

When to apply?

We advise you to apply as early as you can as we will start considering applications and making offers straight away. The initial UCAS deadline for UK and EU students is 15 January, however we welcome applications after this date. Those received between 15 January and 30 June will continue to be forwarded to universities by UCAS and will receive consideration where places are still available.

Your Personal Statement

Writing your Personal Statement is the part of the application form that requires most work. You are only allowed 47 lines or 500–550 words to explain why you wish to study the course and the skills you have that are essential for university study.

To write a successful personal statement for your UCAS application you must have a good understanding about the course and its content. Remember that you write only one personal statement for your five choices. Make sure that the courses are similar, if not the same, and make sure that you do not mention a specific course or university.

Read our advice on how to draft a winning personal statement or watch our video guide.

After you’ve applied

You should keep an eye on your application on UCAS ‘Track’. Offers from universities will appear on track and you will be able to accept or decline offers.

You can only reply when you have received all your decisions. The types of reply you can make are firm acceptance and insurance acceptance. Usually students reply in early May.

International Student?

If you are an international student, our International Student pages offer further information on applying.

As an international student applying to study one of our undergraduate programmes you can:

• apply via UCAS,
• or apply direct to Bangor through our online direct application system
• or apply with the help of one of our recruitment agents

Erasmus student?

We receive around 350 exchange students every year from all over the world. 45% of these students come from Europe and the remainder from as far as Singapore, South Korea and Australia.

The University’s International Exchanges Office is responsible for welcoming these students.

Confused about your next steps?

Take a look at our Going to University website for information and advice on getting ready for university.