Courses
Our Distance Learning courses are delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) and are available in modular form.
To view information on the awards currently available please select a course from below.
BSc Health Studies
The BSc in Health Studies is a new programme which commenced in September 2010 and replaced the two post-registration degree programmes: BSc Nursing Studies and BSc Interprofessional Studies.
For further academic guidance please contact:
Elizabeth Richmond via email elizabeth.richmiond@uws.ac.uk
For administration details, please contact:
Elaine Brook
elaine.brook@uws.ac.uk
Health Nursing Studies Unit
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley, PA1 2BE
Tel: 0141 848 3656
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PALLIATIVE CARE
This course consists of 3 modules, applicants should ideally hold a degree. Alternatively, if you do not have a degree could you please supply two references (one clinical, one academic). The references must be completed in black ink or type, signed by the referee on institution or company headed paper. If possible the references should cover the following points:
1. Suitability for the programme applied for.
2. Previous and potential academic performance (including English language proficiency, if applicable).
3. Character and personality (stability, perseverance, etc).
4. Career aspirations.
5. Health and other circumstances relevant to the application.
We require to see the ORIGINAL COPY of your degree certificate. Please send this or the references with your application form.
Note: if a different surname appears on your certificate we will also need a COPY of the relevant certificate confirming change of surname, eg marriage certificate.
MSc Nursing Studies
The programme aims to develop the experienced nursing practitioner to take on the challenges of decision making, autonomous practice and leadership which are necessary for contemporary advancing nursing practice. MSc Nursing Studies programme details (pdf)
For further academic guidance please contact:
Diane Fotheringham via email diane.fotheringham@uws.ac.uk
MPHIL/PhD Opportunities
Please contact Prof John Atkinson john.atkinson@uws.ac.uk for more information.