| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
The Healthcare Practice course is designed for health professionals holding Diploma level qualifications including nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals. You should be on a professional healthcare register. The course is shaped to recognise your practice experience and will support you on your journey to gain a degree.
The course will enable you, within the context of lifelong learning in contemporary healthcare practice, to acquire cognitive and interpersonal skills to support the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care.
Program Outline
The course consists of 60 SQQF credits at level 9 and 10. It has two routes BSc Healthcare Practice and BSc Healthcare Practice (Nursing) for registered nurses. Two of the modules, Lifelong Learning for Effective Practice and Leadership and Change, are core to both routes and studied together encouraging interprofessional learning and collaborative practice.
BSc Healthcare Practice
BSc Healthcare Practice (Nursing)
The course addresses a range of essential concepts for registered health practitioners which are embedded across the modules. The principle of lifelong learning and professional development is introduced in the first module building on the requirement to maintain professional registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (2019) revalidation process or the Health and Care Professions Council (2020). The concepts of evidence for practice, quality improvement and leadership form the basis of your learning experience.
The course provides you with the opportunity to reflect upon, analyse and explore specific aspects of your practice, drawing upon your own experience and the relevant evidence base. You will develop the skills of lifelong learning, with the ability to reflect and analyse practice using contemporary evidence. You will also explore initiatives within your area of practice, exercise leadership skills and the facilitation of learning within your profession.
Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
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for more information.Learning Methods
You will learn within our virtual environment,
CampusMoodle
, and apply theoretical learning to your area of practice. You are required to have a reliable broadband connection and be able to participate with online learning. In addition, effective word-processing, email and web search skills is recommended.How long is a BSc Healthcare Practice course?
The BSc Healthcare Practice degree is taught over 30 weeks.
Activity Summary
Independent Study
Self-study time is an important part of your success, including learning in practice settings. You will be considered adult learners who need strong organisation and self-direction skills.
Staff Delivering on This Course
The majority of the lecturers who teach on this course are qualified Healthcare Professionals, many with an NMC recordable teaching qualification, with a wide range of experience from varied healthcare settings. They also have educational and research experience.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed over the duration of the course:
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
University Library
Job Prospects
With the changing context of healthcare and the fact that current healthcare professionals at the point of registration enter the profession with a first degree, many health and social care organisations are encouraging their existing workforce to top up their educational level to first degree. RGU developed this course to address specific skill requirements and to drive employability, supporting you to thrive throughout your career.
Is studying healthcare practice a good career choice?
The course is suitable for experienced nurses, midwives and other allied health professionals. On completion of the course you will have a demonstrable degree qualification to validate your experience to date and put you on an equal academic playing field with less experienced but degree qualified colleagues.
In addition, paramedics require a degree to entre the profession as of 2021. The majority of qualified paramedics in practice do not yet have a degree and are likely to require to top up to degree level as the service develops.
