BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare)

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.