About Nursing Studies (3rd Year Entry) in University of West of Scotland
PROGRESS YOUR CAREER AS A NURSING PROFESSIONAL
The BSc Nursing Studies has been designed to be attractive to international nurses. It is aimed at those who wish to enhance their career in nursing. It will enable you to respond to the changing health needs of the people and populations you encounter in solution-focused and innovative ways.
As a graduate you will have with in-depth knowledge of contemporary nursing professional practice. The course will:
- create opportunities and challenges for you to understand and evaluate professional issues to ensure safe, effective person-centered and compassionate nursing care
- develop your analytical knowledge and skills in interpreting the role of nursing in different social economic environments
This BSc course is designed to enhance your professional career, helping you develop greater critical awareness of the factors that need to be addressed in the workplace to improve the health of your clients/patients/residents. It is aimed at encouraging you to develop a proactive attitude to addressing health and nursing-related issues. You will develop and advance your career opportunities in nursing leadership and clinical practice.
THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers a variety of innovative courses with hands-on experience and work in virtual and real-life ward situations.
Our modern healthcare facilities across our Scottish campuses simulate clinical environments as well as home settings to teach caring for the elderly and people with dementia. If you’re learning in London we have face-to-face and online courses that will enable you to accelerate your career in the healthcare sector.
The School’s work on breastfeeding has been internationally recognised by UNICEF and our research into dementia policy and practice won best educational initiative at Scotland's Dementia Awards 2016.
Our students graduate ready to achieve their ambitions in the healthcare sector.
COURSE DETAILS
The BSc Nursing Studies builds on the knowledge and skills you have gained in your previous nursing study and/or work experience and develops your nursing leadership and advanced clinical practice skills to help you advance your career.
Jobs
This degree is specifically designed to help you to advance in your career. By developing leadership skills and in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in professional nursing practice you will have the knowledge and expertise to analyse and apply new approaches to improving healthcare in your normal clinical environment. For those wishing to work in the UK National Health Service as a nurse, you will need to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) upon successful completion of this course.
Further Study
Some graduates choose further study, leading to postgraduate certificate or diploma or an MSc in a heathcare-related subject.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- TOEFL : 78
- PTE : An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
University of West of Scotland Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Graduate Job Rate |
96% |
| Major Investment |
£81 million (campus infrastructure) |
| Cost of Attendance |
About £17,000 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Classroom and Online |
| Intake Months |
September and January |
University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.
| Level of Study |
Non-EU Tuition Fee |
| UG Class based |
£12,000 |
| UG Lab based |
£14,000 |
| PG taught (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Taught (Lab Based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) |
£15,900 |
