Course summary
This course is designed for international students with a Diploma-level nursing registration in their own country who wish to further their understanding of UK nursing practice.
- Following successful completion of the course, you may if you wish, apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (additional costs apply, please visit the NMC website.
- Our multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building features mock hospital wards, critical care settings and midwifery suite*.
- Study key issues in nursing practice in the UK, leadership and management.
- You will study key issues in nursing practice in the UK, leadership and management. Following successful completion of the course many students apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (additional costs apply, please visit the NMC website for further information and requirements).
- This academic programme provides opportunities to explore the knowledge base which underpins nursing practice and to share learning with nurses from other parts of the world. The course comprises of five mandatory modules and one optional module. Successful completion of six modules will lead to the award of BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies – international (Top-Up).
- The opportunity for academic development within this course should enable you to contrast approaches to nursing practice between your country of origin and the UK. The course design should enable some integration with UK nursing students and international students from around the world.
Modules
The course comprises five mandatory modules, followed by your choice of one optional module. You are expected to study on a full-time basis over one year. Modules
- Principles of Professional Nursing Practice - 20 credits
- Leadership and Change in Public Service Management - 20 credits
- Health Assessment - 20 credits
- Reviewing Research for Professional Practice - 20 credits
- The Scope of Public Health - 20 credits
- Optional Module - 20 credits
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include:
- Written examinations
- Written assignments
- Presentations
- Observed structured clinical examination (OSCE)
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page. You must have achieved the equivalent of diploma level Nursing from country of origin.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
A successful individual interview will be required.
Other
You must have some IT capability to manage course requirements.
English language requirements
* IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply/english-requirements/
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see the Coventry University course web page for details.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB