Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing Studies, Coventry University, UK

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY (UK)

Course Description

This course provides an opportunity for students to ‘top-up’ existing nursing qualifications to a BSc (Hons) and enhances their academic and professional development, and employability. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their careers by exploring such concepts a leadership, organizational theory, public health, research and evidence-based practice. The qualification equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a nursing career in the United Kingdom (UK) and is supported by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University. Students will be introduced to the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and the NMC test processes.Students become part of Coventry University’s network of global students. Many IIHS students have used this course as a successful, efficient and cost-effective pathway into Britain’s NHS.

Program Objectives

To increase the extent to which professional nursing practice in Sri Lanka and global healthcare is research-based.
To provide continuing professional education in Sri Lanka for nurses, which complements and enhances the academic content of their initial training courses.
To critically and rigorously analyze the relevant literature, which underpins the knowledge base and practice of nursing.
To influence the strategic direction of patient care within a student’s own area of practice at the national and/or international level.
To facilitate continued professional development and the advancement of nursing practice.
To develop graduates who will emerge with the capacity to be leaders within their own profession and to shape and direct policies through strategic thinking in the future.

Recognition

Recognized by Private Health Services Regulatory Council (PHSRC), Sri Lanka.

Registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), Sri Lanka.

Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.

Recognized by NMC.

Academic Pathways

After completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, students can follow their Master, Doctor and PhD of Nursing or any healthcare related fields.

University Pathways

N/A

Career Prospects

After successfully completing the Bachelor of Nursing, you can begin to process through various different roles, including: senior staff nurse, junior sister, nurse practitioner or nurse consultant. The nurse can work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, elderly care facilities, airlines, professional organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, research organizations and many other healthcare facilities. Nurses can be involved in caring for the sick, rehabilitation, promoting health, preventing disease, teaching health classes, teach in a school of nursing and a host of other activities. Students can either pursue their career in the industry by working as an academic researcher.

Course Duration

1 year – Full-time

2 years – Part-time

Entry Requirements

Completion of three-year recognized Diploma.

(For example; IIHS Diploma in General Nursing)

Course Modules

Research and Evidence-Based Practice;
Reviewing Research for Professional Practice;
The Scope of Public Health;
Health Assessment Skills;
Leadership and Change in Public Service Management;
Competence and Skills for General Nursing.

Assessments

Online exams & Research-oriented

Student Support & USP

Opportunities to engage in research with the opportunity to present & publish in local & international forums;
Clinical placements at JCI-accredited hospitals and internationally recognized healthcare institutions;
Ability to obtain a world-class qualification within a short time period. An Internationally recognised program;
Worldwide employability;
Unbelievable cost saving;
Elite lecture panel including industry experts;
Award-winning Learner Management System.

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