BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies
Part-time study guide
Post-Registration Health, Nursing and Midwifery
For entry in:
September 2015; February & Summer 2016
This is UWS.
Dreaming / Believing / Achieving
UWS is committed to helping you achieve
your professional and career aspirations
through education and development
opportunities.
We pride ourselves on providing education
that is rooted in clinical practice, puts the
patient or client at the heart of what we do,
and is responsive to students’ needs.
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Karen Wilson,
Dean, School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery
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Thanks for picking up our UWS guide
to post-registration study in health,
nursing and midwifery.
The guide outlines the range of part-time
modules available as part of the BSc Hons
Professional Health Studies or on a
stand-alone basis.
There are also a range of further
study options, including Graduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate/
Diploma and Masters options.
If you’d like any more information, contact
ask@uws.ac.uk, call 0800 027 1000 or visit
www.uws.ac.uk/bscprofessionalhealthstudies
UWS is the largest provider of
nurse education in Scotland.
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I had previously looked at other universities to
study at but with UWS having an affiliation with my
employer and the programme modules having the
greatest interest to me, I chose to study at UWS.
During my time at UWS I have liaised regularly
with my Guidance Adviser who has given me
advice on which modules to study in order to
complete my degree. I have received a variety
of help to fund my studies; Carnegie Trust Fund,
ILA and latterly via my employer who have a
Service Level Agreement with the University.
The challenge is juggling my part-time studies
with my full-time job, however, my employer
has been very supportive and I ensure I
assign time for my studies at home.
–
Andrea Sneddon,
Part-time student and Dietetic Support Worker
at Ayrshire Central Hospital
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About UWS 4
UWS School of Health,
Nursing & Midwifery 8
Your study options 12
BSc/BSc (Hons)
Professional Health Studies 14
BSc Professional Health Studies
(SCQF Level 9) 16
BSc (Hons) Professional Health
Studies (SCQF Level 10) 18
Further study options 22
Application and fees 26
More info 28
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97% of UWS health, nursing and midwifery
students in work or further study 6 months
after graduating*
* HESA performance indicator 2014
93% of health, nursing and midwifery
postgraduate students would recommend us
to a friend*
* Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2015
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Shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards
2014 in the community contribution category
for our work in dementia policy and practice
Shortlisted in the Teaching Innovation of
the Year category in the Student Nursing
Times Awards 2014 for our Dementia:
Through the Eyes of a Child project
63% of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry,
Nursing and Pharmacy submission judged World
Leading/Internationally Excellent – REF 2014
4* rating – ‘Whatuni’ Student Choice Awards 2015
12th in the Million+ group of UK universities
Awarded highest rating possible for
quality and standards in the 2014
Enhancement-Led Institutional Review
Guardian University Awards
runner up 2013 (Facilities)
Runner-up
2013
SCONUL Library Design Awards
winner 2013 (Ayr Campus)
Green Gown Awards 2012 winner (Ayr Campus)
NUS Green Impact (2014) winner
winner
INTERNATIONALLYRECOGNISED
AND WORLD-LEADING
RESEARCH (REF 2014)
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15,133
FLEXIBLE
ONLINE
OPTIONS
AVAILABLE
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The largest provider of
nurse education in Scotland
Programmes designed with
the professions and many
professionally recognised
AYR
DUMFRIES
HAMILTON
PAISLEY
The local university
for 30% of Scotland’s
population
STUDENTS
STUDYING
PART-TIME
MINUTES
FROM
GLASGOW*
*Paisley Campus
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UWS School of
Health, Nursing
& Midwifery
With over 5000 full and part-time students,
studying at undergraduate, postgraduate and
post-registration level, our health community
is making a real difference to the health
of the nation and also internationally.
Campus facilities
·· all four campuses are
equipped with artificial
simulated environments
with contemporary
healthcare technology
·· the Domus Initiative – an
older adult artificial home
environment – provides
experience in caring for older
people and dementia care
·· in a first for the Scottish
university sector, we have
established A Community
Orientated Resource for
Nursing (ACORN) where you
can practice within a simulated
primary care environment
·· Hamilton and Paisley
campuses also have a
birthing room with maternal
simulator and a birthing pool
for simulated water births
Research excellence
Working with a range of
partners, both nationally and
internationally, our research
interests informs teaching
at UWS – which means that
you’ll learn from the experts.
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Recent initiatives include –
·· the launch of Dumfries &
Galloway Recovery College
which offers short courses
designed to enhance selfbelief, identify ambitions
and encourage learning
·· in partnership with Edinburgh
Napier University and the
University of Edinburgh,
the mental health team lead
research into the relationship
between emotional intelligence
and clinical and academic
performance in student nurses
·· working with the Glasgow
Improving Cancer Journey
Programme to evaluate this
ground-breaking intervention
in cancer care in Scotland
·· launch of a new state-of-theart microbiology lab which will
help in the fight against HAIs
·· a collaboration with a number
of European partners to
develop shared academic
and practice-based
programmes to prepare family
health nurses in Europe
97% of UWS
health, nursing and
midwifery students
in work or further
study 6 months
after graduating*
* HESA performance indicator 2014
LEADING THE WAY IN
DEMENTIA EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
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Employability
Career-focused and designed for the real-world, our
study options can help accelerate your career or
give you the chance to change direction entirely.
Flexibility
Part-time study is a good option for busy health
professionals – our flexible, affordable courses are
available in the day or online.
Your local university
Programmes and modules (in a range of health,
nursing and midwifery areas) are available across
our well-equipped campuses in Ayr, Dumfries,
Hamilton and Paisley. With excellent transport links,
we’re easy to get to.
Excellent support
We can support you in lots of different ways –
whether it’s a question about careers, funding,
additional support needs, we can help.
Funding options
UWS is an affordable option for study. There are
also a range of funding initiatives available that can
help you meet the cost of your studies. See page 26
for details.
Previous credit
You may be able to transfer credit obtained from prior
learning – enabling you to build on existing qualifications.
Contact HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk for info.
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Your study
options
Degree study
We have a range of study
programmes that will be of
interest if you are a nurse,
midwife, paramedic, health
visitor, district nurse, or a
member of a health-related or
social care profession. You can
select an appropriate range of
modules to tailor a programme
to suit your own career
requirements, aspirations and
professional development aims.
BSc (Hons) Professional
Health Studies reflects current
health and social care delivery,
where the needs of individuals
are increasingly complex and
are being met by a broad range
of professionals working in
partnership. This degree will
develop your professional
abilities – integrating studies
already taken and your
professional experience – with
new and relevant study. Credit
is recognised for prior education
or learning – this depends
on your individual learning
background. The length of
time it takes to complete the
programme will vary, depending
on your professional and
academic qualifications held on
entry (prior credit) and on the
number of subjects studied.
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For the BSc Professional Health
Studies award, a minimum
of 3 BSc Health Studies
modules (60 points at SCQF
Level 9), including the core
Critical Research Appraisal
module, must be successfully
completed, within a five year
period, while registered on
the programme with the
University. Although credit
may be transferred (subject to
an individual student’s status)
from previous study, you must
be registered on modules
from the BSc Professional
Health Studies during the
final year of the programme.
For the generic BSc (Honours)
award, you must successfully
complete 100 points at SCQF
Level 10 and 20 points at SCQF
Level 9 (or 120 points at SCQF
Level 10), including the 40 point
core ‘Honours Dissertation’
module. For Honours minor
titles, there are a varied number
of core and option modules,
depending on the pathway.
More information is available
on pages 18-20, or contact our
Education Guidance Adviser.
Stand-alone modules
Modules can be studied during
the day or on an online learning
basis, and are available at SCQF
Level 9 (SD Level 3) and Level
10 (SD Level 4). To access the
majority of modules a nursing/
allied health/health-related/
social care qualification is
required. Each successfully
completed module carries credit
and you may be able to build
your credits to achieve a degree
level award. All modules can be
taken for continuing professional
development purposes, although
some have entry requirements.
Further study options
A range of post-registration
further study options for
health, nursing and midwifery
students are available, these
are listed on page 22.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
(RPL) Bridging Process
Students who enter the
BSc Professional Health
Studies programme with a
credit deficit at SCQF Level
8 can, via our RPL bridging
process, satisfy this deficit.
For more information, call
0141 848 3791 or e-mail
HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
English language
requirements
You must have the language
and literacy skills to understand
and use the written materials
utilised in the learning and
teaching of the programme, and
be able to communicate clearly
and accurately in spoken and
written English. If English is not
your first language, you will be
required to provide evidence
of current proficiency in the
English language - this must
have been completed within two
years of the commencement
of the programme at the
University. An extensive list
of UWS accepted language
qualifications is available at
www.uws.ac.uk/
englishlanguage
Support & advice
Education Guidance Advisers
can offer advice on our
part-time study option eg
BSc (Hons) Professional
Health Studies. Out-of-hours
appointments, designed to fit
around your commitments,
offering advice and guidance on
study or subject combinations,
are available. Contact us
on 0141 848 3791 or email
HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
88% OF THE ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONS, DENTISTRY,
NURSING AND PHARMACY
RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
JUDGED AS WORLD CLASS /
INTERNATIONALLY
EXCELLENT – REF 2014
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BSc/BSc (Hons) Professional
Health Studies
Who is this programme for?
This programme will be of
interest to health and social care
professionals such as nurses,
midwives, social workers,
dieticians, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists,
podiatrists, complementary
therapists, paramedics,
speech and language
therapists, art therapists,
radiographers, audiologists, as
well as health project officers,
development workers and
governance practitioners.
Why should I study
this programme?
It will develop greater critical
awareness of the factors that
need to be addressed in the
workplace to improve the
health of your clients/patients/
residents. With a focus on
evidence-based practice, the
content will encourage you to
develop a proactive attitude to
addressing health-related issues.
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How will this help my career?
Developing your graduate skills
and attributes are a key feature
of the programme. You’ll be
encouraged to explore new
ideas and challenge existing
views on contemporary
health issues affecting your
everyday practice. You’ll
develop professionally, and
be empowered to shape
local healthcare provision.
Modules are grouped
under three themes:
Theme 1: Research
Skill Development
Theme 2: Professional
Development
Theme 3: Contemporary
Healthcare Issues
You are encouraged to take
a minimum of one module
from each of the themes. By
participating in at least one
module from each grouping,
you will gain a more holistic
view of the academic, graduate
and transferable skills that
the programme promotes.
Entry
The minimum entry requirement
for the BSc programme is
a relevant nursing or allied
health-related/social care
accredited qualification. For the
BSc (Honours) programme,
an appropriate degree and
evidence of research is required.
More info
Elaine Stevens,
Programme Leader
Tel: 0141 849 4299
If you haven’t received
a timetable (detailing
trimester, venue and
dates for each module)
with this study guide,
you can access academic
session 2015/16 BSc
(Hons) Professional
Health Studies timetable
information via our
website at www.uws.ac.uk/
bscprofessionalhealthstudies
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BSc Professional
Health Studies
SCQF Level 9
Students must complete a minimum of 60 SCQF Level 9 points from the BSc Professional
Health Studies portfolio below, including the core module. Number of points actually
required depends on confirmed prior credit being transferred into the BSc programme.
Visit http://psmd.uws.ac.uk for full module descriptors.
A table of all Level 9 and 10 Core and Option modules sorted by ‘Themes’ is shown on page 21.
Course
Level /
Points
Core/
Option
Critical Research Appraisal
9 / 20
Core
Report on Practice Work (20%), Class
Test (30%), Review/Critique (50%)
An Introduction to Palliative Care
9 / 20
Option
Essay (30%), Online Discussion
(10%), Review (60%)
Diabetes Management
9 / 20
Option
Class Test (30%), Essay (70%)
Essentials of Bladder & Bowel Care
9 / 20
Option
Report of Practical Work (60%), Essay (40%)
Essentials of Cancer Care
9 / 20
Option
Written Class Test (40%), Essay (60%)
Infection Control in Practice
9 / 20
Option
Online Discussions (10%), Report
of Practical Work (90%)
Long-Term Condition Management
9 / 20
Option
Online Discussions (40%),
Case Study (60%)
Mentorship: Professional Practice*
9 / 20
Option
E-portfolio (100%)
Nurse Prescribing V150*
9 / 20
Option
Exam (33.3%), Portfolio (33.3%),
Case Study (33.3%)
Older Adults in Society
9 / 20
Option
Online Discussions (30%), Essay (70%)
Pain Management
9 / 20
Option
Class Test (30%), Assignment (70%)
Practical Palliative Care*
9 / 20
Option
Reflective Essay (100%)
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
9 / 20
Option
Essay (100%)
Supporting People Facing Loss
9 / 20
Option
Presentation (30%), Review/Critique (70%)
Systemic Anti-Cancer
Therapy Administration*
9 / 20
Option
Essay (100%), Practice Portfolio (0%)
Note: both components must be passed
Systems Thinking
9 / 20
Option
Essay (50%), Evaluation (50%)
The Practice of Non
Medical Prescribing*
9 / 20
Option
Practice Portfolio (50%), Case Study (50%)
The Theory of Non Medical
Prescribing*
9 / 20
Option
Class Test (50%), Case Study (50%)
Therapeutic Communication
9 / 20
Option
Report of Practical Work
(40%), Case Study (60%)
Tissue Viability
9 / 20
Option
Class Test (25%), Case Study (75%)
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Assessment
* These modules have additional
entry criteria as follows, and
are therefore not available
to all students/applicants:
Mentorship – applicants must
have a minimum one year
post-registration experience,
and be approved by your line
manager. To support compliance
with NMC standards, students
engaged in this module must
have access to a student
nurse/midwife for the duration
of their practice learning
experience, and must complete
the assessment normally within
three months but no more than
two trimesters. This module
is free of charge to students
with a Scottish residence
status. For more information,
please contact Barbara
Odonnell on 0141 849 4282 or
barbara.odonnell@uws.ac.uk
Nurse Prescribing V150 –
applicants must be nominated
by their Health Board. For
more information, please
contact your Health Board
Lead for Prescribing, or Susie
Gamble on 0141 849 4285 or
susie.gamble@uws.ac.uk
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy
Administration (SACT) –
applicants must be involved in
the administration of SACT as a
condition of their employment.
This means being able to
administer SACT in their clinical
area or during placement to
another suitable clinical area,
which must be organised
through their employer and
have access to a suitably
qualified clinical mentor. The
clinical competences will be
completed normally within three
months, or over no more than
two trimesters in exceptional
circumstances. For more
information, please contact
Elaine Stevens on 0141 849 4299
or elaine.stevens@uws.ac.uk
The Theory and Practice of
NMP – applicants must have
at least three years postregistration experience and
have worked at least one year in
the clinical area where they will
prescribe, and have the support
of their employing organisation.
For more information, please
contact your Health Board
Lead for Prescribing, or Frances
Downer on 0141 849 4030 or
frances.downer@uws.ac.uk
Practical Palliative Care –
applicants must be nominated
by the module team. For more
information, please contact
Stuart Milligan on 0141 849 4206
or stuart.milligan@uws.ac.uk
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SCQF Level 10
BSc (Hons)
Professional Health Studies
For all the following SCQF Level 10 programme titles, students must complete 100 SCQF
Level 10 points plus 20 SCQF Level 9 points (or 120 SCQF Level 10 points) from the BSc
(Honours) Professional Health Studies portfolio, including the 40 point core Honours
Dissertation module. If a research module equivalent has not been passed, within five
years of commencing the Honours programme, students must undertake the core SCQF
Level 9 Critical Research Appraisal module first, as part of their programme.
For a minor title the 120 points must include a minimum of three minor title core/option
modules (minimum 60 points) and satisfy the entry requirements, as detailed below.
Visit http://psmd.uws.ac.uk for full module descriptors.
A table of all Level 9 and 10 Core and Option modules sorted by ‘Themes’ is shown on page 21.
BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies
Course
Level /
Points
Core/
Option
Assessment
Honours Dissertation
10 / 40
Core
Dissertation (100%)
Effective Teaching in Practice
10 / 20
Option
Online Discussion (20%), Essay (80%)
eHealth: Assessment from a distance
10 / 20
Option
Simulation (30%), Case Study (70%)
Improving Population Health
10 /20
Option
Written Assignment (70%),
Practical Presentation (30%)
Independent Studies: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (100%)
Leadership in Health and Social Care
10 / 20
Option
Class Test (30%), Essay (70%)
Utilising eHealth to Support Healthcare
10 / 20
Option
Essay (100%)
BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies with Improvement Science
Additional entry requirements: SCQF Level 9 Systems Thinking module is a pre-requisite /core for this minor title.
Summary: Must complete all three core modules below to achieve this minor title, in
addition to the core/pre-requisite requirements for generic Honours programme.
Contact: Barbara Odonnell, tel 0141 849 4282 / email HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
Course
Level /
Points
Core /
Option
Assessment
Communication & Managing Change
10 / 20
Core
Case Study (100%)
Measurement for Improvement
10 / 20
Core
Critical Appraisal (50%),
Critical Evaluation (50%)
Models for Improvement
10 / 20
Core
Report (100%)
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BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies with Orthopaedic Care
Additional entry requirements: Must be registered with NMC or HCPC.
Summary: Must complete the core module and at least two minor option modules from below to achieve
this minor title, in addition to the core/pre-requisite requirements for the generic Honours programme.
Contact: Elaine Stevens, tel 0141 849 4299 / email HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
Course
Level /
Points
Core /
Option
Applied Orthopaedic Care: Level 10
10 / 20
Core
Written Assignments (40%/40%),
Class Test (20%)
Elective Orthopaedic Care: Level 10
10 /20
Option
Written Review (70%), Report
of Practical Work (30%)
Independent Studies: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (100%)
Trauma Orthopaedic Care: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Review (70%), Report
of Practical Work (30%)
Assessment
BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies with Palliative Care
Additional entry requirements: Must be working in this area, or with people requiring palliative care.
Summary: Must complete the two core modules and at least one minor
option module from below to achieve this minor title, in addition to the core/
pre-requisite requirements for the generic Honours programme.
Contact: Stuart Milligan, tel 0141 849 4206 / email HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
Level /
Points
Core /
Option
Palliative Care:
A Person-Centred Approach
10 / 20
Core
Written Assignments (60%/30%),
Online Discussion (10%)
Palliative Care: Non
Malignant Conditions
10 / 20
Core
Written Assignments (60%/30%),
Online Discussion (10%)
Independent Studies: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (100%)
Palliative Care: Living and Dying Well
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignments (60%/30%),
Online Discussion (10%)
Course
Assessment
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SCQF Level 10
BSc (Hons)
Professional Health Studies
BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies with Respiratory Care
Additional entry requirements: None
Summary: Must complete the core module and at least two minor option modules from below to achieve
this minor title, in addition to the core/pre-requisite requirements for the generic Honours programme.
Contact: Diane Loughlin, tel 01698 283100 ext 8507 / email HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
Course
Level /
Points
Core /
Option
Applied Respiratory Care
10 / 20
Core
Online Discussions (30%),
Written Assignment (70%)
Asthma
10 / 20
Option
Presentation (30%), Case Study (70%)
Assessment
Chronic Respiratory Disorders
10 / 20
Option
Class Test (40%), Essay (60%)
Independent Studies: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (100%)
Long-Term Respiratory Support
10 / 20
Option
Case Study (100%)
Respiratory Intensive Care
10 / 20
Option
Class Test (40%), Case Study (60%)
BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies with Unscheduled Care
Additional entry requirements: Must be registered with NMC or HCPC, have a clinical
supervisor and work within a relevant Unscheduled Care area within UK Jurisdiction.
Summary: Must complete the core module, and Common Presentations Level 10 OR Minor
Injuries Level 10, plus one of the remaining three option modules within this minor title, in
addition to the core/pre-requisite requirements for the generic Honours programme.
Contact: Jan Meechie, tel 0141 849 4311 / email HNMguidance@uws.ac.uk
Course
Level /
Points
Core /
Option
Clinical Assessment: Level 10
10 / 20
Core
Written Assignment (50%), Work
Based Learning (50%)
Common Presentations: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (50%), Work
Based Learning (50%)
eHealth: Assessment from a distance
10 / 20
Option
Simulation (30%), Case Study (70%)
Assessment
Independent Studies: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (100%)
Minor Injuries: Level 10
10 / 20
Option
Written Assignment (50%), Work
Based Learning (50%)
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9 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
9 / 20
10 / 20
9 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
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10 /20
9 / 20
9 / 20
10 /20
9 / 20
9 / 20
10 / 20
10 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
10 /20
9 / 20
10 / 20
9 / 20
9 / 20
10 / 20
Improvement
Science
Orthopaedic
Care
Palliative
Care
Respiratory
Care
Unscheduled
Care
9 / 20 Core
10 / 40
L10 Generic
Theme 1: Research Skill Development
Critical Research Appraisal
Honours Dissertation
Theme 2: Professional Development
An Introduction to Palliative Care
Clinical Assessment: Level 10
Communication & Managing Change
Effective Teaching in Practice
eHealth: Assessment from a distance
Independent Studies: Level 10
Leadership in Health and Social Care
Measurement for Improvement
Mentorship: Professional Practice
Models for Improvement
Nurse Prescribing V150
Palliative Care: Living and Dying Well
Palliative Care: A Person-Centred Approach
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Supporting People Facing Loss
Systems Thinking
The Theory of Non Medical Prescribing
The Practice of Non Medical Prescribing
Therapeutic Communication
Utilising eHealth to Support Healthcare
Theme 3: Contemporary Healthcare Issues
Applied Orthopaedic Care: Level 10
Applied Respiratory Care
Asthma
Chronic Respiratory Disorders
Common Presentations: Level 10
Diabetes Management
Elective Orthopaedic Care: Level 10
Essentials of Bladder & Bowel Care
Essentials of Cancer Care
Improving Population Health
Infection Control in Practice
Long-Term Condition Management
Long-Term Respiratory Support
Minor Injuries: Level 10
Older Adults in Society
Pain Management
Palliative Care: Non Malignant Conditions
Practical Palliative Care
Respiratory Intensive Care
Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy Administration
Tissue Viability
Trauma Orthopaedic Care: Level 10
SCQF
Level /
points
L9 Generic
BSc Professional Health Studies
BSc (Hons) Professional Health Studies
BSc (Hons) Professional
Health Studies minors
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Further
study
options
A variety of further part-time study options at
SCQF Level 8/9/10/11, including stand-alone
modules for continuing professional development,
undergraduate degree, Graduate Certificate,
Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate and
Masters are available – please see overleaf.
Stand-Alone Modules for
Continuing Professional
Development
You can undertake the majority
of modules within the BSc
(Hons) Professional Health
Studies programme, on pages
16-21, on a stand-alone basis.
Some of the modules within
the Graduate Certificate
programmes and MSc
Advancing Practice programme
can also be undertaken on
a stand-alone basis. Please
telephone the relevant contact
or see www.uws.ac.uk
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In addition there are further
modules at SCQF Levels 9,
10 and 11 that are not part
of these programmes, but
can also be undertaken on a
stand-alone basis for continuing
professional development (ie
Statutory Supervision, Practice
Teacher, and Principles of
Neonatal Nursing). Contact
the School of Health, Nursing
& Midwifery on 0141 849 4200
or email ask@uws.ac.uk or
see www.uws.ac.uk for info.
Got a question about UWS?
Call us on 0800 027 1000
or email ask@uws.ac.uk
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Further study options
Degree Study
Programme
Contact
Tel
BA (Hons) Integrated Health and
Social Care
Helen Rainey, Programme Leader
0141 849 4323
BA (Hons) Integrated Health and
Social Care with Administration
Helen Rainey, Programme Leader
0141 849 4323
Programme
Contact
Tel
Graduate Certificate in
Acute Mental Health Care
Alison Toner, Programme Leader
01292 886468
Graduate Certificate in
Neonatal Nursing
Linda Hannah,
Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8610
Graduate Certificate in
Personality Disorders
Helen Walker, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8627
Graduate Certificate
in Sexual Health
Jackie McFadyen,
Programme Leader
0141 848 3782
Graduate Certificate in
Working with Older People
Raymond Duffy,
Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8503
Graduate Certificate
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
Programme
Contact
Tel
Postgraduate Certificate
Child Protection
Martin Donachy,
Programme Leader
01292 886246
Postgraduate Certificate
Healthcare Associated
Infection Improvement
Dr Claire Chalmers,
Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8658
Postgraduate Certificate
/Diploma Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy
Brian Thomson,
Programme Leader
0141 849 4331
Postgraduate Diploma Specialist
Community Public Health
Nursing (Health Visiting)
Jillian Taylor, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8420
Postgraduate Diploma Specialist
Community Public Health
Nursing (Occupational Health)
Marisa Stevenson,
Programme Leader
0141 849 4283
Postgraduate Diploma Specialist
Practitioner District Nursing
Susie Gamble,
Programme Leader
0141 849 4285
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MSc
Programme
Contact
Tel
MSc Advancing Practice
Linda Kelly,
Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8636
MSc Advancing Practice
(Advanced Clinical Practice)
Linda Kelly
01698 283100 ext 8636
MSc Advancing Practice
(Cancer & Palliative Care)
Elaine Stevens
0141 849 4299
MSc Advancing Practice (Care
& Practice Improvement)
Barbara O’Donnell
0141 849 4282
MSc Advancing
Practice (Nursing)
Dr Maureen Crowley
01387 345815
MSc Health Studies
Angela Bonar, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8656
MSc Health Studies
(Community Health)
Jillian Taylor, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8420
MSc Health Studies
(Family Health)
Clair Graham, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8657
MSc Health Studies
(Maternal & Child Health)
Dr Angela Dow,
Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8653
MSc Later Life Studies
Angela Kydd, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8342
MSc Maternal & Child Health
(Advanced Neonatal Practice)
Mandy Allen, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8478
MSc Maternal & Child Health
(Advanced Paediatric Practice)
Mandy Allen, Programme Leader
01698 283100 ext 8478
MSc Mental Health Practice
(with Therapeutic Skills/
with Education and Mental
Health/with Leadership
and Mental Health)
Mark Gillespie,
Programme Leader
0141 849 4293
MSc Vulnerability
Amanda McGrandles,
Programme Leader
01292 886355
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Postgraduate and Post-Experience prospectus on
our website – www.uws.ac.uk/study-at-uws/postgraduate---post-experience/ –
for further information on these programmes and their entry requirements..
Apply
To apply for one of these study options please see the Application and Fees
section on page 26, and follow the instructions for applying online.
Further information
See the Postgraduate and Post-Experience prospectus on our website (www.uws.ac.uk/
study-at-uws/postgraduate--- postexperience/) or telephone the relevant contact.
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Applications
and fees
Apply online
To apply for part-time study
visit http://apply.uws.ac.uk to
make your online application.
First-time applicants will
need to create a Login ID and
PIN - click ‘First time user
account creation’ to do this.
Select a ‘new’ application and
the ‘part-time (undergraduate
and postgraduate)’ application
type. Once submitted, your
application will be reviewed
and you will receive email
confirmation of your place
on the programme.
If you have any queries
about the application
process call 0141 848 3838
or email hnsu@uws.ac.uk
PLEASE NOTE: As demand
for many of the part-time
programmes and modules
is high, early application is
advised, and all are subject
to sufficient uptake.
Fees/finance
It is important that you consider
how you will finance your course
before applying. There are a
range of funding initiatives that
can help you meet the costs
of your study – please see
‘Funding Your Studies’ below.
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However, as a part-time
student, you may be responsible
for paying your fees or providing
evidence of funding. Part-time
study at the University is offered
at a competitive rate, and
further information on tuition
fees can be found at
www.uws.ac.uk/tuition-fees,
including information on
payment of course fees,
online payment facility,
payment plans, etc.
Students seeking help with
financial concerns should
contact the Funding and Advice
Team for possible alternative
sources of funding or visit
www.uws.ac.uk/fundingadvice,
although there is no guarantee
that a source of funding exists
for all types of student.
Funding your studies
There are a range of funding
initiatives that can help you
meet the costs of your study:
Service Level
Agreements (SLAs)
SLAs are in place with:
·· NHS Ayrshire and Arran
·· NHS Dumfries and Galloway
·· NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
·· NHS Lanarkshire
·· Argyll Division of NHS Highland
The SLAs allow staff, with
the authorisation of their line
manager and service level
agreement lead within their
health board area, to access
modules and programmes within
this guide at no cost to them,
individually. Please contact
your Practice Development
Unit for the appropriate form
and further information. NHS
Dumfries & Galloway students,
partially funded under the NHS
contract, need to complete
a study request form. Please
contact your line manager
for the appropriate form
and further information.
Skills Development Scotland
Individual Learning Accounts
(formerly ILA 200)
For further information and
to apply for a SDS Individual
Learning Account please visit
their website at
www.worldofwork.co.uk/
funding or call them
on 0800 917 8000.
Part-Time SAAS Fee Grant
For further information and to
apply for the Part-Time SAAS
Fee Grant please visit the SAAS
website, www.saas.gov.uk or
call them on 0300 300 3137.
Professional and Career
Development Loans
For further information and
to check the full criteria
call 0800 100 900 or visit
www.direct.gov.uk/pcdl
Part-time SAAS
Discretionary Fund
Our Funding & Advice Team
administers the Part-time SAAS
Discretionary Funds. Funding is
available to eligible students for
books/course materials, travel
and childcare. These funds are
not available to meet the cost
of tuition fees. To check your
eligibility refer to the website
www.uws.ac.uk/funds
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More info
Terms and conditions
For terms and conditions see
our website. Please note: all
information in this guide is
correct at time of print but may
be subject to change at a later
date. See our website for up-todate programme information.
Contact us
Course Enquiries Team
0800 027 1000
(44 141 849 4101 outwith UK)
International enquiries:
international@uws.ac.uk
ask@uws.ac.uk
www.uws.ac.uk
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