College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare is passionate about ensuring the delivery of a high quality, bespoke experience, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of our international nursing and healthcare students. There are many advantages to studying with us. Our innovative courses are respected worldwide. The College has an excellent international reputation with regards to practice-based research and our courses benefit from the input of researchers and academics who are experts in their field. This combined with the vibrant, supportive and stimulating learning environment we ve created will enable you to become the best you can be. A connected education: Global links and worldwide professional networks. Our global links in India, West Africa and our emerging links in the Middle East mean we can facilitate professional international networks, which our students tell us continue long after their courses have finished. There s no better place to advance your career in nursing or healthcare. Charmagne Barnes Dean of College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Charmagne Barnes: Charmagne has worked extensively in both clinical practice and in the nursing and healthcare higher education sector. She also acts as a reviewer for the UK s professional Nursing body, ensuring education meets a consistently high standard across the country. Charmagne is passionate about ensuring international students develop the personal, academic and research skills to influence the innovation of care and service delivery and as a result are highly employable. 50
We are a leading institution for professional healthcare education, working in close collaboration with healthcare providers and employers to develop courses that help you become a fully qualified healthcare professional. ug PG Undergraduate s BSc (Hons) Nursing and Healthcare (Top-up) 53 BSc (Hons) Healthcare (Top-up) 54 Postgraduate s MSc Healthcare 55 MSc Healthcare-Integrated 56 MSc Nursing and Healthcare 57 MSc Nursing and Healthcare-Integrated 58 I feel extremely privileged to study the BSc (Hons) Nursing and Healthcare course. I have been exposed to several good practices during my time as a student at UWL, including excellent support and guidance from tutors, and this to a huge extent has aided in my overall development, knowledge and confidence. I have received helpful support from the librarians. The services provided by One Stop Shop and the assistance to the international students are very helpful. Joyce Louis, India, BSc (Hons) Nursing and Healthcare University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 51
Meet: Obed Brew Programme Leader International Nursing and Healthcare studies As a student Obed studied at University of Hertfordshire, Royal Postgraduate Medical School Hammersmith Hospital, and Imperial College London. He has been teaching, conducting research and writing about genomics healthcare, human reproduction, diabetes, long-term conditions, and behaviour modification and has enjoyed passing on his experiences to both home and international students at the University of West London. the genes for histamine receptors are expressed in juxtapositions with the histamine metabolising enzymes Diamine oxidase at the feto-maternal interface during pregnancy. His work has also shown that histamine mediates expression of specific genes whose proteins are associated with protection of human pregnancy, but increasing concentration of the amine triggers a different set of gene expressions that could complicate human pregnancy. Obed s work on diabetes has seen him design and deliver courses for companies like Novo Nordisk UK, several NHS Hospital Trusts in UK including Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and overseas companies such as INSCOL Academy, India. He is also a founding member and current Secretary for the African and Caribbean Diabetes Foundation UK. Obed s main research is on gene expressions in complications of human pregnancy and the use of mobile learning technologies to support learning in practice. His work on complication of human pregnancy was the first to show that 52
UG BSc (Hons) Nursing and Healthcare (Top-up) This course is for internationally registered nurses who wish to top-up to a degree in the UK*. BSc (Hons) UCAS Code BL75 One/Two years overview This course has been designed for nurses who qualified outside the UK who wish to top-up their existing Diploma of Higher Education to a Degree. The modules will enable you to advance your knowledge in relation to a range of theories and concepts, which underpin the delivery of high quality and safe healthcare. As part of the course it may be possible to undertake an observation session in a health or social care setting (subject to conditions). Depending on the academic credit associated with your Diploma of Higher Education, you will enter the second or final year of the course. Students undertaking the second year of the top-up course will study the following modules at Level 5: Human Body and Diseases Skills for Critical Appraisal Evidence-based Practice Public Health and Health Promotion. Students undertaking the final year of the top-up course will study the following modules at Level 6: Applied Physiology Research Methods in Health and Social Care Health Promotion Theories Diagnostic Tools in Healthcare Dissertation. Students tell us they value the excellent support and guidance from tutors. Previous students who have successfully undertaken this course have secured employment as a: Clinical Nurse Specialist Manager of a clinical unit Lecturer Researcher (Clinical or Academic). * Please note that completion of this course does not lead to NMC registration or give you the right to practice in the UK. Diploma of Higher Education in nursing or healthcare related subject. You must be a qualified nurse and registered with an appropriate regulatory authority in your home country and have evidence of successfully completing, at least three years full-time study leading to registration. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score with 5.5 in each band (reading, writing, speaking and listening) or an equivalent English Language test. University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 53
UG BSc (Hons) One year BSc (Hons) Healthcare (Top-up) This course is designed for applicants from a lifescience/ healthcare related background who wish to top-up to a degree in the UK*. A degree from UWL is highly valued and recognised worldwide and will support your career progression. Previous students who have successfully undertaken this course have secured employment in key healthcare related positions including: Care home management Lead healthcare practitioner Academic careers, such as tutoring Researcher (Clinical or Academic). overview This course has been designed for applicants with a Foundation Degree or Diploma in Health and Social Care, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physician Assistantship, Dental Nursing, and other lifescience and healthcare related subjects, who wish to convert their Diploma of Higher Education to a degree. The course is designed to help you develop a systematic understanding of health and healthcare, including a coherent and detailed knowledge of physiology, and the management of related pathologies. You will also develop the ability to proactively use knowledge and deploy established techniques of analysis and enquiry to meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment. * Please note that completion of this course does not lead to NMC registration or give you the right to practice in the UK ** Subject to availability Applied Physiology Research Methods in Health and Social Care Diagnostic Tools in Healthcare Dissertation. You may choose one optional module, examples are listed below**: Evaluating the Care and Management of Individuals with HIV Advanced Professional Development in Tissue Viability and the Management of People with Wounds Advanced Approach to Multiprofessional Care in Diabetes Promoting Sexual Health Global Perspective in Public Health Managing TB: Care, Prevention and Control. A minimum of a Foundation degree, Diploma of Higher Education, ordinary degree or equivalent in healthcare, life science or a social care related subject. IELTS at 6.0 or above overall score with 5.5 in each band (reading, writing, speaking and listening) or an equivalent English Language test. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview. 54
PG MSc Healthcare This course combines state-of-the-art healthcare methodologies with relevant physiological and/or lifescience approaches, in order to examine the effective management of the wellbeing and health of individuals and/or groups of people, with a healthcare need. Masters One and a half years overview The course will enable you to advance your knowledge in relation to a range of theories and concepts concerning the effective management of the wellbeing and health of individuals and/or groups of people with a healthcare need. It provides a solid academic underpinning to management practices, set in a real work environment. You will receive a thorough grounding in the scientific foundations of health, illness and healthcare and will be taught the most up-to-date concepts in healthcare research methodology and data analysis. work and simulation will be used to emphasise the integration of scientific principles and the use of empirical evidence and validated theoretical models in guiding clinical practice. The course will equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills to better improve and support healthcare decision making. Service Design and Improvement in Healthcare Research Methods Genes, Diseases, Health and Illness Healthcare Research Project. You may choose three optional modules, examples are listed below*: Advanced Approach in Diabetes Care and Management International Leadership and Management for Healthcare Promoting Sexual Health Global Perspective in Public Health and Health Promotion Substance Misuse Treatment and Interventions Dual Diagnosis: exploring interventions for people with mental health and substance misuse problems Communicable Diseases (HIV, TB HCV, HBV), Substance Misuse and Health Behaviour: interventions and policies. Career in healthcare, competence and skills development; internationally recognised award. Students who have successfully undertaken this course have pursued careers in management and leadership, health service design and development and healthcare enterprise. * subject to availability 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a healthcare or lifescience related subject eg Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Human Biology, Physiotherapy, Podiatry or Nutrition. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score with 5.5 in each band (reading, writing, speaking and listening) or an equivalent English Language test. University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 55
PG Masters Two and a half years MSc Healthcare-Integrated This course is for students who have not completed a degree but wish to undertake a masters in healthcare. The course combines healthcare methodologies with relevant physiological and/or lifescience approaches, to examine the effective management, of the wellbeing and health of people, with a healthcare need. The course combines state-of-the-art healthcare methodologies with physiological and lifescience approaches to deal with relevant clinical issues. Students who have successfully undertaken this course have pursued careers in management and leadership, health service design and development and healthcare enterprise. overview This course is open to applicants who have not completed their first degree but have the academic credits equivalent to a DipHE or HND. In the first year you will study at the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree (Level 6). For the remaining 18 months you will study the masters degree requirement of the course (Level 7). The course will enable you to advance your knowledge in relation to a range of theories and concepts concerning the effective management of the wellbeing and health of individuals and/or groups of people with a healthcare need. It provides a solid academic underpinning to management practices, set in a real work environment. You will receive a thorough grounding in the scientific foundations of health, illness and healthcare and will be taught the most up-to-date concepts in healthcare research methodology and data analysis. work and simulation will be used to emphasise the integration of scientific principles and the use of empirical evidence and validated theoretical models in guiding clinical practice. The course will equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills to better improve and support healthcare decision making. * subject to availability Students will study the following degree level modules (Level 6): Applied Physiology Research Methods in Health and Social Care Health Promotion Theory College determined module Dissertation in Healthcare. Upon successful completion students will go onto study the following masters level modules (Level 7): Service Design and Improvement in Healthcare Research Methods Genes, Diseases, Health and Illness Healthcare Research Project. You may choose three optional modules, examples are listed below*: Advanced Approach in Diabetes Care and Management International Leadership and Management for Healthcare Promoting Sexual Health Global Perspective in Public Health and Health Promotion Substance Misuse Treatment and Interventions Dual Diagnosis: exploring interventions for people with mental health and substance misuse problems Communicable Diseases (HIV, TB HCV, HBV), Substance Misuse and Health Behaviour: interventions and policies. A minimum of Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE), Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in a healthcare or lifescience related subject eg Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Human Biology, Physiotherapy, Podiatry or Nutrition. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score with 5.5 in each band (reading, writing, speaking and listening) or an equivalent English Language test. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview. 56
PG MSc Nursing and Healthcare This course is for internationally qualified and registered nurses. It encourages critical exploration of contemporary nursing issues and will assist you in being able to constructively challenge and utilise evidence to enhance practice. Masters One and a half years overview The course has been developed for internationally qualified and registered nurses and focuses on developing a higher level of practitioner, who can proficiently use a sound knowledge base encompassing advanced nursing knowledge and theories, bioscience principles, contemporary evidence, enhanced consultation skills and diagnostic reasoning to conduct holistic assessments. You will develop the knowledge and skills to design and improve healthcare services and will also be taught the most up-to-date concepts in healthcare research methodology and data analysis. work and simulation will be used to emphasise the integration of scientific principles and the use of empirical evidence and validated theoretical models in guiding clinical practice. As part of the course it may be possible to undertake an observation session in a health or social care setting (subject to conditions). * refer to website for information ** subject to availability Service Design and Improvement in Healthcare Research Methods International Leadership and Management for Healthcare Healthcare Research Project. You may choose three optional modules according to our recommended career development pathways* or from our portfolio of modules including those below**: Strategies for the Management of Complex Wounds Advanced Approach to Multi-professional Care in Diabetes Improving Care Delivery in Patients with Asthma and COPD Managing TB Care, Prevention and Control Global Perspective in Public Health and Health Promotion Genes, Diseases, Health and Illness Promoting Sexual Health Evaluating the Care and Management of Individuals with HIV Global Perspective in Public Health and Health Promotion Substance Misuse Treatment and Interventions Dual Diagnosis: exploring interventions for people with mental health and substance misuse problems Communicable Diseases, Substance Misuse and Health Behaviour: interventions and policies. Preparing you to deliver care at a higher level of practice by building on your existing knowledge and skills. Following successful completion you may progress to become a Clinical Specialist or Advanced Practitioner in: Long-term Conditions Management Genetics and or Genomics Nursing or Counselling Human Reproductive and Sexual Health Management and Leadership Drugs and Substance Use and Misuse Management. 2:2 honours degree or higher or equivalent in a nursing or healthcare related subject. A qualified nurse or midwife registered with an appropriate regulatory authority in your home country and have evidence of successfully completing at least three years of full-time study leading to registration. IELTS at 6.5 or above overall score with 5.5 in each band (reading, writing, speaking and listening) or an equivalent English Language test. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview. University of West London International Student Prospectus 2014 57
PG Masters Two and a half years MSc Nursing and Healthcare-Integrated This course is for internationally qualified and registered nurses who have not completed a degree and wish to study a masters in nursing and healthcare. It encourages critical exploration of contemporary nursing issues and will assist you in being able to constructively challenge and utilise evidence to enhance practice. Preparing you to deliver care at a higher level of practice by building on your existing knowledge and skills. Following successful completion you may progress to become a Clinical Specialist or Advanced Practitioner in: Long-term Conditions Management Genetics and or Genomics Nursing or Counselling Human Reproductive and Sexual Health Management and Leadership Drugs and Substance Use and Misuse Management. overview This course is open to applicants with a Diploma of Higher Education who wish to study for a masters degree. In the first year you will study at the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree (Level 6). For the remaining 18 months you will study the masters degree requirement of the course (Level 7). The course focuses on developing a higher level of practitioner, who can proficiently use a sound knowledge base encompassing advanced nursing knowledge and theories, bioscience principles, contemporary evidence, enhanced consultation skills and diagnostic reasoning to conduct holistic assessments. You will develop the knowledge and skills to design and improve healthcare services and will also be taught the most up-to-date concepts in healthcare research methodology and data analysis. work and simulation will be used to emphasise the integration of scientific principles and the use of empirical evidence and validated theoretical models in guiding clinical practice. As part of the course it may be possible to undertake an observation session in a health or social care setting (subject to conditions). * refer to website for information ** subject to availability Students will study the following degree level modules (Level 6): Applied Physiology Research Methods in Health and Social Care Health Promotion Theory College determined module Dissertation in Healthcare. On successful completion students will study masters level modules (Level 7): Service Design and Improvement in Healthcare Research Methods International Leadership and Management for Healthcare Healthcare Research Project. You may choose three optional modules according to our recommended career development pathways* or from our portfolio of modules as listed on page 55.** Diploma of Higher Education in nursing or healthcare-related subject. You must be a qualified nurse and registered with an appropriate regulatory authority in your home country and have evidence of successfully completing, at least three years full-time study leading to registration. IELTS at 6.5 with 5.5 in each band or an equivalent English Language test. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview. 58
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