Modules

YEAR 1 The Part 1 theory and practice modules, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 7. This will include 560 hours in clinical practice. You will complete five ‘on campus’ modules: Essentials of Adult Nursing, Biosciences for Health, Aspire: Foundations for Success, The Context of Modern Nursing and Values in Care. In addition, you will complete two ‘in practice’ modules: Adult Nursing Practice 1a and Adult Nursing Practice 1b with Progression. LEARNING AND TEACHING: You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences. YEAR 2 The Part 2 theory and practice modules, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 8. This will include 840 hours in clinical practice. You will complete five ‘on campus’ modules: Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Biosciences for Nursing, Developing Professional Nursing, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare and Biosciences for Adult Nursing. In addition, you will complete three ‘in practice’ modules: Adult Nursing Practice 2a, Adult Nursing Practice 2b and Adult Nursing Practice 2c with Progression. LEARNING AND TEACHING: You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences. ASSESSMENT: On campus modules will be assessed using a variety of assessments methods. In practice modules will be assessed by the nurses you are working with during your practice learning experiences. YEAR 3 The Part 3 theory and practice modules, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 9. This will include 920 hours in clinical practice or 560 hours for students on the Honours pathway. You will complete five ‘on campus’ modules: Leading Quality Care, Holistic Care in Adult Nursing, Enhancing Professional Nursing, Applying Evidence to Nursing Practice and Consolidating Adult Nursing Care. In addition, you will complete three ‘in practice’ modules: Adult Nursing Practice 3a, Adult Nursing Practice 3b and Adult Nursing Practice 3c with Progression. Students who have opted into the Honours pathway, will complete the same ‘on campus’ modules as detailed above. They will also complete Adult Nursing Practice 3a. Honours pathway students do not undertake Adult Nursing Practice 3b or Adult Nursing Practice 3c with Progression. Instead, they will undertake the Adult Nursing Practice 3b (Honours) module, with their final ‘in practice’ module moving to 4th year. LEARNING AND TEACHING: You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences. ASSESSMENT: On campus modules will be assessed using a variety of assessments methods. In practice modules will be assessed by the nurses you are working with during your practice learning experiences. 4TH YEAR (optional Honours pathway) The Part 4 theory and practice modules, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 10. This will include 360 hours in clinical practice. You will complete four ‘on campus’ modules. This includes two core modules: The Honours Dissertation and Effective Teaching in Practice. Students will also choose two of the following option modules: Recognising and Responding to Deterioration, Delivering Relational Care, Dementia Champions: Enhanced Care Delivery, Complex Care in Aging and Frailty or Mental Health in Adult Healthcare. In addition, you will complete one ‘in practice’ module: Adult Nursing Practice Honours Progression. LEARNING AND TEACHING: You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences. ASSESSMENT: On campus modules will be assessed using a variety of assessments methods. In practice modules will be assessed by the nurses you are working with during your practice learning experiences.

Assessment method

On campus modules will be assessed using a variety of assessments methods. In practice modules will be assessed by the nurses you are working with during your practice learning experiences. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and guided activity in our clinical skills laboratories. This will be supported by materials hosted on our virtual learning environment. Your time on campus is also designed to support your professional development as you work towards becoming a Registered Nurse. Group work, role play, and presentations help you to develop the communication, teamworking and leadership skills needed for professional practice. Our nursing degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect: • Written examinations/Multiple Choice class tests • Written reports/coursework • Portfolios of work • Oral presentations/exams • Practical assessment/OSCEs (Observed Structured Clinical Examinations)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS