BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Healthcare
- Study Mode: Part Time
- Location: Uxbridge
- Duration: Two - Six Years
- Start Date: January and September 2025
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This BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare) is a flexible programme designed to enable suitably qualified and experienced practitioners to 'top up' a Level 5 qualification to a degree, through a number of different specialisms.
Each module is awarded a number of credits and can be studied on a stand-alone basis, providing greater flexibility when working towards the BSc (Hons) qualification.
Why study this subject?
You will be encouraged to develop autonomy and personal responsibility within the practice area of your choice and is an ideal opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills relating to your workplace. You will learn how to create innovative approaches to practice which will help you gain confidence and improve your critical decision making skills.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
At Buckinghamshire New University we have a history of excellence in healthcare education. Our wide range of courses gives students the opportunity to specialise in different areas of interest. We also have close links with our practice partners (local healthcare institutions) and are constantly involved with healthcare research.
What will I study?
The course requires you to complete a total of 120 credits at Level 6, typically from four 30 credit modules. You can choose the modules you wish to study from a number of options, depending on your study interests or the specialism you wish to follow. Specific content will depend on module choice.
For the default Healthcare specialism, only the final Dissertation module is core.
For the Nursing specialism you need to have an NMC qualification but only the dissertation module is core.
For all other specialisms you need to complete the core module, and your dissertation should focus on the core subject. For example for the Cardiac Care specialism you will do the Cardiac care module, 2 x optional modules and a dissertation focussing on cardiac care.
Specialisms
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cancer Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cancer and Palliative Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cardiac Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cardiothoracic Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Child)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Critical Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Dementia Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Emergency and Unscheduled Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Mental Health)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Nursing)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Palliative Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Perioperative Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Respiratory Care)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Renal Care)
How will I be taught and assessed?
A variety of teaching methods are used throughout the programme including; practical workshops, seminars, lectures and simulation. A virtual learning environment (VLE) will support you with online learning and enhance face-to-face teaching. Independent study is expected under the guidance of the module teacher and includes wider reading, preparation for lectures and planning to prepare for assignment submission.
At BNU, we recognise roles in this field are hands-on – that’s why you’ll take part in simulated learning experiences using our specialised facilities dedicated to nursing at our Uxbridge campus.
What are the course entry requirements?
A typical offer will include at least 120 credits at level 5, evidence of clinical experience and candidates will need to be working in a relevant area of health care practice.
Students choosing the modular option who intend to complete this degree programme can only use a maximum of 60 credits as Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL). For those students wishing to use credits from other universities, only 60 credits can be used as Accredited Prior Learning (APL). Students will choose from a portfolio of modules or short courses available.
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
Year 1 Modules
Please consult the programme specification for full details on this programme's modules.
What are the tuition fees
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Home, Academic Year 2024 - 2025: £5,150 per year *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
What are my career prospects?
This course offers a grounding that enables health care professionals to knowledgeably manage patients within their specialist field. As a successful graduate you will have a desirable qualification for career progression, including highly sought after jobs.
Further opportunities for successful students include studying at master’s level towards an award in a relevant field of advanced practice.
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