BSc Occupational Health Nursing
The BSc Occupational Health Nursing (Specialist Practitioner) course is a modular academic programme designed for first level nurses wishing to gain a Community Specialist Practitioner qualification.
The course enables nurses to obtain both an academic qualification at ordinary degree level and a professional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing. This is an online supported distance learning course offering a programme of study reflecting current developments in occupational health nursing.
Pathways Through the Programme
This course is open to nurses who are in current clinical practice and have good access to an up to date computer with internet access.
All applicants must be first level registered nurses (RGN, RN Adult, SRN) on appropriate part of the professional register maintained by the NMC and normally have a minimum of two years post registration experience
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. Credit for prior learning may be awarded through the Approval of Prior Learning scheme.
The Course programme is designed to promote the development and ability to:
- Enable the student to engage in lifelong learning, study, and enquiry, and to appreciate the value of education to society.
- Further develop professional and intellectual abilities by providing an advanced educational experience, which includes evidence-based learning.
- Critically examine the concepts, theories and principles underpinning community nursing.
- Provide an educational programme that will develop the skills of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation at a level commensurate with honours level study.
- Facilitate the development of leadership skills, independent judgement and problem-solving skills necessary for assessing, implementing and evaluating health care.
- Develop the ability to respond to the changing health needs of the population.
The course consists of eight modules: four common core modules and four discipline specific modules. The mode of delivery is by distance learning and work-based experience. The course is designed to be undertaken on a part-time basis over two years.
Module Study Time
Successful completion of each module requires approximately 150 hours of "notional student effort" which includes personal study, participation in on-line tutorials, and submission of assignments. Each module lasts twelve weeks. You should anticipate studying approximately 12 -15 hours per week.
As a student on the Electronic Campus you will be expected to participate in 75% of electronic forum discussions throughout each module.
Modules and Course Fees
| Module Title | Points | UK & European Fee | Overseas Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concepts of public health and community development | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 100% continuous) | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Principles of Occupational Health Nursing 1 | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 100% continuous) | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Principles of Occupational Health Nursing 2 | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 100% continuous) | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Supervised practice of Occupational Health Nursing 1 | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 50% continuous and 50% practical) | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Supervised practice of Occupational Health Nursing 2 | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 50% continuous and 50% practical) | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Understanding Management and Quality Assurance | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 100% continuous) | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Health Needs Assessment | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 100% continuous | £150.00 | £250.00 |
| Professional Moral and Legal Issues in Nursing | 15 Points at level 3 (Assessment: 100% continuous | £150.00 | £250.00 |
BSc in Occupational Health Nursing
For the award of BSc in Occupational Health Nursing, a total of 360 credit points must be acquired. These points must include the above 8 modules at level 3 which must be completed successfully at the University of the West of Scotland, normally within a two-year.