BSc Honours Adult Nursing (3 yrs) (UCAS Code: B74A)
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BSc Honours
Nursing (Adult) (September intake) 3 yrs (B740)
Nursing (Adult) (February intake) 3 yrs (B74A)
Nursing (Children's) 3 yrs (B730)
Nursing (Learning Disability) 3 yrs (B761)
Nursing (Mental Health) 3 yrs (B760)
Entrance Requirements
This information is prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates and the grades stated should be treated as a guide only and requirements may be increased for entry in 2014.
Overall academic background will be taken into account when considering applications.
All applicants (except Access/Foundation applicants) must normally have 5 GCSEs at grade C or better to include English Language (or equivalent acceptable to the University), Mathematics and a Science subject (ie Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Double Award Science or Science). A GCSE Applied Science is not acceptable in lieu of GCSE Science
Applicants offering Access/Foundation courses must also have a grade C in GCSE Mathematics and a Science subject or equivalent acceptable to the University. Within an Access programme, a pass in NICATS Mathematics and in a Level 2/3 Biology or Chemistry or Physics module (minimum of 15% of the programme) would normally fulfil the requirements.
In addition to the GCSE requirements, or equivalent, applicants must offer one of the following qualifications:
A-level:
CCC including a relevant Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics)
OR
BCC where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma (18 Units):
Successful completion with 4 Distinctions and 14 Merits in a relevant science-based course
OR
Successful completion with 6 Distinctions and 12 Merits in a non-relevant course.
Access/Foundation Course:
An average mark of 63% where at least half of the overall programme is in Biology or Chemistry or Physics
OR
An average mark of 68% is required for non-science access courses.
BTEC HND:
Successful completion with Merits or better in at least 10 of the 16 units and Passes in all other units.
BTEC HNC:
Successful completion with at least 75% of the weighted value of the Units at Merit grade or better and Passes in all other units.
Scottish Highers:
BBCCC where a relevant Science subject is offered (see list under A-level requirements)
OR
BBBCC where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
All applicants must normally have 5 Standards at grade 3 or better or 5 Intermediates at grade C or better to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Irish Leaving Certificate:
B2B2CCC at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is offered (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics)
OR
B2B2B2CC at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is not offered.
All applicants – if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level Mathematics and a Science subject.
Graduate: First Degree Pass or better.
For students whose first language is not English
An IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you are an international student and you do not meet the entrance requirements, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Queen's University Belfast, which will prepare you for successful study on these degree courses. INTO Queen's University Belfast is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including:
International Foundation in Engineering and Science
For all applicants
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The School of Nursing and Midwifery is located within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, and is uniquely positioned to offer an innovative approach to interprofessional education using the latest technologies in simulated learning for clinical practice.
Our degree programmes integrate theory and clinical practice, preparing our students to be sought-after practitioners capable of delivering care around the globe. The training partners we work with include internationally-recognised clinical institutions and community care services, and our students benefit from teaching by staff actively engaged in areas of specialty practice, and are supported by a personal tutoring scheme.
There are opportunities for student exchanges with our international partners and the School supports students to undertake activities of benefit to the broader Northern Ireland community.
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These three-year degrees lead to the award of a BSc Honours in Nursing and are the first step in preparing you for an outstanding career in Nursing. The degrees have specific learning outcomes that relate to the knowledge, skills and attitudes central to practice: patient/client-centred, clinically effective, competent and safe, evidence-based, and established on caring and ethical principles.
Students apply for the degree in one of the following fields of Nursing:
In each of the three years, students study two theoretical modules and complete a practice module. For example, in Year 1 the theoretical modules are Health and Wellbeing and Professional Nursing Values. In total, 50 per cent of the programme is theoretical and based in the University and the other 50 per cent consists of practice placements based in health care settings.
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Unique: Queen's is the only university in Northern Ireland offering degrees in all four fields of Nursing.
Funding: eligible students may have their fees paid for the duration of the three-year degree by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) and may also receive a bursary.
Study Abroad: students may have the opportunity to complete their final practice module abroad.
Last updated 12.09.13
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