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    Clinical Practice - BSc (Hons)

    Year of entry
    2021
    Course type
    Single Honours
    Duration of study
    1 to 5 years
    Location
    Hospital campus
    Subject area / School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery

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    Course overview

    This programme offers health & social care professionals the opportunity to study for an undergraduate degree in an area relevant to their professional practice and interests.

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      What we’re going to do with your data and why?

      We will securely store your data and send you essential information (examples include updates on an application or booking confirmations for events such as Open Days).

      We would also like to send you useful information about studying at University (particularly Keele) and/or the courses that you have shown an interest in. To do this we need your consent and information on which communication channels you would like to hear from us on (please see opt-in boxes above).

      We will never sell your data to a third party. We only ever share data with companies involved in helping us communicate with you or helping us to manage your data (examples include; Online forms, Printers, Postal services, other University partners etc).

      How long are we keeping it?

      We will keep your data for the year that you first enquire with us plus 6 subsequent years. This is to ensure that you are legally protected should you have any issues with the use of your data.

      Unsubscribe

      By selecting no to the preferences above you will have unsubscribed, however, this does not mean that your data has been deleted. If you would like to invoke your right to be forgotten please refer to the section below.

      What to do if I change my mind?

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    in England for overall Student Satisfaction NSS 2019 (broad-based universities)

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    Course content

    You can choose to specialise your degree in one of the following pathways:

    • General
    • Critical Care
    • General Practice Nursing
    • Rheumatology
    • Neonatal Nursing 

    Each pathway is designed to develop and enhance application of specialist knowledge and skills to your relevant area of clinical practice. Alternatively, you can choose from a range of modules to make up a generic degree programme.

    The programme is delivered through a range of blended learning approaches including online and face-to-face teaching. (Due to the pandemic, most teaching will be delivered online whilst face-to-face teaching will be facilitated for those modules with significant clinical skills elements, with appropriate measures in place).

    At Keele, we have a dedicated health library, clinical skills labs, individual and group study learning spaces and Student Services.

    Our academic staff and pathway leads come from a range of clinical backgrounds and have the relevant knowledge and experience in supporting you throughout the duration of the programme. 

    This programme provides a foundation for future study and professional practice advancement. Successful completion of the course requires achievement of 120 credits at Level 6 for BSc (Hons).

    Modules: These are dependent on the pathway and electives chosen.

    Indicative list of compulsory and optional modules can be found here.

    Core Modules:

    Please note: If you choose a module that incoporates a competency based assessment of Clinical Practice (Holistic Health Assessment), you are not required to undertake the Clinical Practice core module.

    Variations to 2020/21 courses

    Pathways

    Each pathway varies and may have its own compulsory modules. Indicative list of compulsory and optional modules can be found here.

    • The Generic Pathway requires you to complete Evidence Based Practice, Evidence Based Practice Dissertation, Clinical Leadership & Clinical Practice. You must then choose electives (usually 60 credits) to reach 120 credits for the BSc to be awarded. Should you opt for the Holistic Health Assessment module instead of Clinical Practice, the elective requirement is then only 45 credits.

      Pathway Lead: Catherine Greene

    • The Rheumatology Pathway requires you to complete Introduction to Arthritis & Allied Health Conditions and Management of Allied Conditions in addition to the compulsory modules & electives to reach 120 credits.

      Pathway Lead: Cath Thwaites

    • The Critical Care Pathway requires you to complete the Critical Care module in addition to the compulsory modules and electives totalling 120 credits.

      Pathway Lead: Nicky Witton

    • The Fundamentals in General Practice Nursing Pathway requires you to complete the Fundamentals in General Practice Nursing module in addition to compulsory & elective modules.

      Pathway Lead: Dr Andrew Finney

    • The Neonatal Pathway

      Pathway Lead: Jo Cookson

    Entry requirements

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

    Entry requirements

    • Current registration with a relevant regulatory body
    • Working in practice where pathway specific care is delivered
    • Hold a Diploma in Higher Education in a related subject or equivalent
    • Accreditation of Prior Learning considered
    • International candidates should have an English Language qualification in written and spoken English. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum 600 score or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 7 score.
    • International candidates who meet residency/academic requirements of UK students but whose first language is not English will need to hold IELTS with an overall score of 7.
    • Keele University currently accepts Tofel iBT tests that have been taken outside of the United Kingdom. All Tofel iBT tests will need to be taken no longer than two years prior to your start date at Keele and must be verifiable with ETS. If you have taken your Tofel iBT test in the UK please contact the admissions team for more information.

    PREPARATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.

    These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.

    Fees and funding

    Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

    We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

    For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

    Career prospects

    96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

    Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be confident in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and your analytical ability to support individual and organisational professional practice development. You will be equip to develop your career in health and social care through building upon the theoretical and clinical basis of your specialised area of practice (where applicable).

    Graduates of this programme have pursued specialist and advanced practice roles and gone onto further education.

    Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.

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