Program Overview

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BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare (top-up)

Overview

The BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare Top-Up degree is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to enhance their clinical practice and professionalism. This program emphasizes critical reflection on your workplace experiences, enabling you to deepen your knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. By building on previously earned academic credits, you’ll transition into this graduate qualification.

Award

• BSc

Start date(s)

• 8 September 2025

UCAS Code

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Course specifications

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Course length

• Part-time (1 year)

Campus location

• University: Walsall Campus

School

• School of Nursing

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Why choose this course?

The BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare degree is a top-up degree with an emphasis on the evaluation and development of evidence-based practice and professional development. The course provides a blend of contemporary teaching and learning content commensurate with current health and social care practice delivery. You will be encouraged to reflect critically on workplace experiences and learning to further develop knowledge and skills in healthcare.

What happens on the course?

The BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare degree comprises a fixed diet of three core modules delivered across three semesters in the academic year. The course is delivered by a blended learning approach combining traditional face-to-face teaching with online learning activities and resources, offering a more flexible and personalised learning experience. Face-to-face teaching will be delivered on the Walsall campus. Throughout the course, you will have access to a range of learning opportunities to promote your transformation into a graduate health professional. You will be able to examine your current practice through a critical lens and transform learning into professional practice.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Evidence Based Practice and Research
  • Module: 6HW032
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
  • This module explores the relationship between evidence-based practice and research by exploring how research is used to inform patient care. You will review the evidence-based practice process and research methodology applying this to your role as a healthcare professional.
• Long Term Conditions
  • Module: 6HW148
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
  • This module explores relevant theories, concepts, policies, and overarching principles that underpin a holistic understanding of long-term conditions delivery in England. Contemporary systems and models of healthcare delivery will be explored and applied to enhance the overall experience of patients and carers. Students will be expected to develop skills of academic inquiry and apply critical thinking through a case study approach within their own practice.
• Service Improvement Project
  • Module: 6HW018
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
  • This module aims to enable and encourage students to collaborate with others in the health and social care setting to improve the delivery of healthcare services for the benefit of patients and clients. You will be encouraged to critically consider areas of practice for quality improvement within the healthcare setting and undertake a project focused on improving the quality of service and patient/staff experience. Throughout the module, you will be supported to establish a model, method, tools and processes to underpin the service improvement project. As part of the implementation of the project, you will need to manage the change process and lead a team of people contributing to your project. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the service improvement process will be presented in a poster.

Potential Career Paths

Graduate attributes are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare arena, and this course is designed to improve your effectiveness and influence in practice. The course provides a clear framework which supports both individual continuing professional development and workforce development.

Additional Information

What skills will you gain?

As part of your studies, you will encounter a range of activities designed to promote and enhance your learning experience. Our use of blended learning activities encourages you to identify and address learning needs related to your practice. The virtual learning environment platform actively supports the module delivery and achievement of the learning outcomes to enhance the learning experience. You will be encouraged to access other learning resources, including online discussion forums to communicate and share ideas related to the module objectives.

The ability to use digital resources and equipment is a key attribute of a graduate nurse and reflects the need for healthcare staff to use advanced technologies in areas such as record keeping, delivery and management of care.

Workplace learning: We hope that as you develop graduate skills during your programme of study, you will be able to apply these skills in the practice setting. You will be able to reflect on personal and professional learning, the development of knowledge and skills, and identify strategies to influence healthcare in the future.

Course Fees and Finance

Location	Mode	Fee	Year
Home	Part-time	£2997 per year#
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The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Entry Requirements

• You must have current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• You must be employed in a healthcare setting in the United Kingdom (UK).
• Applicants should apply directly to the University and if seeking support from an employer should agree means of financial support (if applicable) and negotiated time to attend university in advance of an application.

Other Requirements

• Applicants will need to demonstrate that on entry to the programme they have capability for digital and technological literacy to meet course outcomes. Evidence of digital literacy and technological literacy capability will therefore be aligned to the online application process.

What our students say

“ The opportunities and support provided are endless. If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can go the distance! ”

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Healthcare (top-up)

This program allows individuals to progress their qualifications and gain invaluable professional experience in healthcare-related fields. The program helps students develop a strong understanding of healthcare practice, including an emphasis on evaluation and development within clinical settings.

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Objectives:

• Develop graduate attributes sought after by healthcare employers
• Improve effectiveness and influence within healthcare practice
• Enhance critical thinking and reflection
• Gain expertise in research and evidence-based practice
• Develop skills in history taking, physical assessment and service improvement

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Description:

This program focuses on professional development and building on existing knowledge and experience gained in healthcare. It offers a unique opportunity for working professionals to increase their qualifications and gain a graduate degree alongside their current career.

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Outline:

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Content:

The program focuses on three key areas: research, practice improvement and patient care. Students will delve into the role of research and evidence-based practice, acquire skills for taking patient history and conducting physical assessments, and learn how to initiate and implement service improvement projects.

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Structure:

The program is designed for working professionals and requires a 1 year commitment with three 20-credit core modules.

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Course Schedule:

The program follows the academic year, commencing in September. However, there are multiple start dates available throughout the year, including September, January and May.

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Modules:

• Evidence-Based Practice and Research (20 credits): This module equips students to understand and utilize evidence-based practice, including researching, analyzing and appraising relevant literature.
• Fundamentals of History Taking and Physical Assessment for the Adult Patient / Client (20 credits): Students learn the principles and skills required to effectively take patient histories and perform basic physical assessments, enabling them to contribute to patient care within their scope of practice.
• Service Improvement Project (20 credits): This module focuses on collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop and implement service improvement projects that enhance patient care and experience.

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Assessment:

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Teaching:

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

The program can open doors to a range of career opportunities within diverse healthcare settings, including leadership roles and advanced clinical practice positions.

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Graduate Attributes:

Graduates of the program are equipped with valuable attributes highly sought after by healthcare employers, such as critical thinking, research skills, leadership capabilities and a commitment to continuous professional development.

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Other:

• The program is offered at the University of Wolverhampton's Walsall Campus.
• Individuals seeking admission must be employed in the healthcare field and hold Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
• The University's dedicated CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Navigator team can provide additional information and support throughout the application process.
• Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the University for further information and to learn about available funding options.