The Programme

• Course Content

  This short comprises one 40 credit module and one 20 credit module:

  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nursing (double module) (HSN3141) - Taught over 2 Semesters
  • Respiratory and Urological Endoscopy Nursing (HSN3142) -  Semester 2

   

  This course will prepare nurses at an advanced level with knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage and care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and surgery, whilst addressing the spectrum of endoscopy as a diagnostic evaluation tool, and as a therapeutic treatment intervention. The content will include related anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; clinical diagnosis; pre and post-operative nursing care; evidence based therapeutic interventions related to a variety of endoscopy procedures such as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); endoscopic investigations and treatment options for upper and lower gastro-intestinal tract. Related legal and professional issues will also be covered.

• Outcomes

  The Short Courses in Health Studies aim to prepare you to meet the changes and challenges of health care delivery within the health service and independent sector. Modules within each Short Course are practice focused, thus helping you acquire enhanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to your area of practice.  In addition, you will be provided with the opportunity to advance health care knowledge and develop analytical and academic skills.

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 15 September 2025 (Week 1) and finishes w/c 1 December 2025 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 12 January 2026 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 20 April 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

  First Semester	Tuesday	10am-1pm / 2-5pm	TBC
  Second Semester	Tuesday	10am-1pm / 2-5pm	TBC

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

  Students accessing these Short courses must work in the relevant clinical area.

  Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.