Course Overview

You’ll learn how to apply appropriate theory, practice, and professional standards to solving professional problems and issues.  Gain a critical understanding of influential health factors such as social, economic, technological, and ethical issues.  Learn to engage in reflective learning and make constructive use of feedback.  Polish critical research skills in exploring the evidence base to evaluate the care needs of patients.  Gain a better understanding of current public health topics and rhetoric and be able to argue moral positions for and against such issues as fertility treatments, surrogacy and abortion.

Entry requirements

If you are a UK Registered Nurse with additional certificated or experiential learning, you may be exempt from studying certain modules in line with Edinburgh Napier University’s Recognised Prior Learning specifications.  For full details please speak to one or our specialist course advisors on 0800 096 8436 who will talk you through qualifications and credits you need. 

Support and benefits

• All course materials designed by experts in the field of nursing
• Step-by-step modules to guide your learning 
• Develops interpersonal and time-management skills merited by employers
• Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation, commitment and good work ethic
• Gain additional transferable skills in research, data analysis, IT, communication and report writing
• Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Career opportunities

On successful completion of our BSc Nursing degree – validated by Edinburgh Napier University – you’ll be able to demonstrate proof of your professional standing and knowledge to help you get the promotion you want.  You may wish to branch out into other fields of nursing?  Then, this qualification could lead to further study or open doors to other nursing roles.  And, while this is a course with clear focus on nursing, the communication, IT and organisational skills you’ll develop are easily transferable to a wide range of other careers. 

Assessments

Module Specific

Modules

You’ll need to study the core module plus two or more optional modules depending on how many credits your existing HE Diploma is worth.

Number of Credits

In order to achieve the BSc Nursing degree you need a total of 360 credits (as per the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework).  Depending on how many credits your Diploma is worth, you’ll need to achieve a minimum of 60 credits on this course – equivalent to a minimum of three modules (20 credits each) – which must include the core module.

Intermediate Awards

None

Flexible Payment Options - Degrees*

At ICS, we make it as easy as possible for you to get started on the degree programme of your choice with a range of easy payment plans.

You can choose to pay an £85 deposit now and spread your payments Interest-Free over up to 35 months. 

You'll benefit from substantial cost savings if you enrol on one Degree level, rather than enrolling on one module at a time.  The table below shows examples of what your monthly payments will be if you choose the Interest Free option. 

To find out more simply call 0500 501 366 now.

All prices are shown in Pounds Sterling.

*Postage and Packaging

** Per module