Gain the recognition you deserve 
In order to top up your Diploma to a BSc Nursing, you need a total of 360 credits.** If, for example, your Diploma is worth 240 credits, then you will need to complete a total of 120 credits with ICS.
If you are a Registered Nurse without the full 240 credits, but have other certificated or experiential learning, it may be that this can be mapped across in line with the University's Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) specifications.
Why study BSc Nursing with ICS?
Whatever field of nursing you work in, this course will help you get more out of your career. One of the main benefits of an ICS course is flexibility: Your degree is built up by individual modules, so you could achieve your goal step by step - whether you want to do it quickly or take your time. And all course materials are designed by experts in the field of nursing.
Recent studies have identified the key attributes sought by employers when recruiting graduates. These include many interpersonal and self-management skills, often ranking above academic merit.
And that’s not all:
• There are no set term times and no classes to attend
• There’s a choice of flexible, affordable ways to pay
• Help and guidance from a dedicated Mentor
• Academic support from experienced Tutors
• Access to the ICS Online Student Community for support and networking with other students
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Is this the right degree for you?
If you can answer yes to the questions below, then you’ll find that studying for a BSc Nursing degree could be the right move for your career.
• Are you a Registered Nurse?
• Do you want enhanced professional recognition for your knowledge and skills?
• Would you like to increase your theoretical knowledge and understand how this relates to practice?
• Would you like to gain an understanding of learning theories and personal development?
Course Structure
To achieve a BSc Nursing award with ICS and Napier University, you must complete a minimum of 60 credits. One module equates to 20 credits.
You will study 1 core and choose your remaining modules from the options listed below.
Core module:
• Research And Evidence-Based Practice
Optional modules:
• Moral & Ethical Issues In Healthcare
• Assessment & Decision-Making In Nursing
• Clinical Supervision #
• Innovation and Change #
• Infection Control #
Where could a degree in Nursing take you?
Whatever area of nursing you work in, the BSc Nursing degree aims to enhance your professional standing and knowledge. By getting proof of your skills, you may find your promotion opportunities increase.
This is a degree that could lead to further study, or open doors to working in other areas of nursing if you want. And while this is a course with a clear focus on nursing, the communication, IT and organisational skills you’ll develop will apply to a wide range of other careers.
How this course will build your skills
As with any degree, your course will do more than increase your understanding of the nursing profession. As well as building your specific skills and knowledge, you’ll find it helps in broader areas too – for example, improving your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Gain specialist knowledge
• Understand the various factors affecting the provision and delivery of care to patients or clients
• Learn how to apply your knowledge to specific areas of practice
• Apply appropriate theory, practice, and professional standards to solving professional problems and issues
• Gain a critical understanding of influential health factors – including social, economic and ethical issues
Improve your thinking skills
• Discover how to critically evaluate research findings
• Engage in reflective learning and make constructive use of feedback
• Be able to evaluate and comment on current standards and policies in nursing practice
Learn specific skills
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of research-based knowledge – and how it applies in practice to analyse the needs of patients
• Understand how to best use the various research methods available
• Be able to argue moral and ethical positions for and against current issues in Nursing
• Analyse and evaluate the use of assessment tools in current practice
• Explore the political, professional and economic context of clinical supervision
• Understand basic concepts of the prevention and control of infection
• Relate innovations in health care to the influence of political, economic and social trends in society
For more information or to enrol call 0500 501 366
* For Registered Nurses Only
** As per the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
# Subject to Approval