Building your academic profile to degree level with a particular emphasis on the application of knowledge for safe and effective nursing practice.
The BSc Nursing Science (Global Health) programme is suitable for overseas nursing students who have completed two years of a pre-licensure undergraduate nursing programme at an approved partner institution and wish to top-up to a UK degree.
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Modules
Here is a guide to the modules that you will study are part of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Science (Global health) programme.
Please be aware that modules may be subject to change so that the programme is responsive to new teaching approaches and developments in research and professional practice. The exact modules available and the order that they are studied,may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up-to-date to confirm that the module details remain current.
Year One:
Research project (NUS619)
Nursing Science in a global health context (NUS620)
Culture and caring across the lifespan (NUS621)
Nursing practice for mental and physical health (NUS622)
The BSc (Hons) Nursing Science (Global health) programme is delivered on a full-time basis over one academic year typically from September to May.
Engagement will be monitored in keeping with UKVI monitoring requirements and programme regulations. Failure to attend and engage in classes on a weekly from the start of the programme may have implications for your student visa.
The programme provides the opportunity for a range of diverse and immersive learning experiences including lectures, simulated clinical skills practice, tutorials, groupwork, guided reading and self-directed learning. Students will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills and to become independent learners.
Students will engage in formative and summative assessment as a means of demonstrating their learning with feedback to enhance learning and development.
The University employs over 1,000 suitably qualified and experienced academic staff - 59% have PhDs in their subject field and many have professional body recognition.
Courses are taught by staff who are Professors (25%), Readers, Senior Lecturers (20%) or Lecturers (55%).
We require most academic staff to be qualified to teach in higher education: 82% hold either Postgraduate Certificates in Higher Education Practice or higher. Most academic staff (81%) are accredited fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) by Advanced HE - the university sector professional body for teaching and learning. Many academic and technical staff hold other professional body designations related to their subject or scholarly practice.
The profiles of many academic staff can be found on the University’s departmental websites and give a detailed insight into the range of staffing and expertise. The precise staffing for a course will depend on the department(s) involved and the availability and management of staff. This is subject to change annually and is confirmed in the timetable issued at the start of the course.
Occasionally, teaching may be supplemented by suitably qualified part-time staff (usually qualified researchers) and specialist guest lecturers. In these cases, all staff are inducted, mostly through our staff development programme ‘First Steps to Teaching’. In some cases, usually for provision in one of our out-centres, Recognised University Teachers are involved, supported by the University in suitable professional development for teaching.
Figures correct for academic year 2021-2022.
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The BSc (Hons) Nursing Science (Global health) programme typically offers a 'top-up to degree' award. It is suitable for overseas nursing students from partner institutions who have sufficient and relevant prior learning to allow direct entry to study at level 6. It is therefore not suitable for direct entry by those who have studied to A-Level.
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
All international applicants must meet the UKVI requirements for student visa.
All applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus and demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of relevant prior learning.
Under the University’s ‘Qualifications and Credit Framework’, the achievement of an Honours degree requires the successful completion of 360 credits of study at levels 4, 5 and 6. In relation to this programme, students will typically enter the programme at level 6 having gained exemption for level 4 and 5 modules through the University’s ‘Accreditation of Prior Learning’ policy when prior learning will be accepted in consideration of exemption. Where exemption is obtained for relevant learning at UK levels 4 and 5, the programme is normally completed over one academic year in full-time mode.
In addition to the above:
- Applicants to the Global Health pathway must be overseas pre-licensure, nursing students who have successfully completed the first two years of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme with excellent academic standing (as evidenced by their academic transcript).
This programme typically offers a 'top-up to degree' award. It is suitable overseas nursing students from partner institutions, who have sufficient and relevant prior learning to receive exemption for Level 4 and Level 5 credits and to allow direct entry to study at level 6.
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BSc Hons Nursing Science (Global Health)
Graduates from this programme return to their home country to complete their nurse licensing examinations and may subsequently apply to return to Ulster to study the MSc Nursing or another postgraduate programme depending on their career aspirations.
This programme provides clinical skills practice in a simulated clinical environment. The programme does not include practice in a clinical setting.
£4,710.00
£9,250.00
£15,840.00
Further information about scholarships are available at: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/fees-and-finance
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.
Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.
There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.
We know that choosing to study at university is a big decision, and you may not always be able to find the information you need online.
Please contact Ulster University with any queries or questions you might have about:
For any queries regarding getting help with your application, please select Admissions in the drop down below.
For queries related to course content, including modules and placements, please select Course specific information.
We look forward to hearing from you.
