BSc Professional Studies in Nursing
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Glasgow Caledonian University BSc Professional Studies in Nursing programme is designed for registered nurses who wish to advance their academic qualifications to degree or honours degree level. This programme offers considerable flexibility, with various delivery methods and a wide selection of module options to suit different needs. It allows practitioners to customise their study paths to meet their personal development goals and the strategic requirements of service improvement within healthcare.
The programme emphasises a student-centred approach, supporting the development of nurses who can work independently and contribute to interprofessional healthcare teams. Learning and assessment methods include lectures, tutorials, clinical skills simulation, online lectures, seminars, and asynchronous discussions. Assessments vary by module and may include examinations, tests, essays, reports, case studies, presentations, and group work. Students benefit from the Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Centre and emerging learning technologies like GCU Learn.
Key highlights
- Designed for registered nurses advancing to degree-level qualifications
- Flexible course structure suited to working nursing professionals
- Opportunity to excel in particular areas of nursing practice
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.
New to GCU Undergraduate
Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.
Student Loyalty Discount
We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.
Up to 30% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Charge Nurse
- Nurse Team Leader
- Ward Manager
Career opportunities
The BSc Professional Studies in Nursing programme is designed to advance the academic qualifications and career prospects of registered nurses. While specific job titles are not listed, the course aims to equip graduates for a range of professional opportunities within the healthcare sector.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Nurse Leadership
- Healthcare Management
- Nurse Education
- Public Health Nursing
- Specialist Nursing Roles
Cost of study
International students studying the BSc Professional Studies in Nursing at Glasgow Caledonian University pay £15,200 as tuition annually.
Admission
You can submit your application for this course through UCAS. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.
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