BA/BSc (Honours) Nursing Studies
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Degree
- Code
- B47
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 360 credit points
Description
This degree is in the process of being withdrawn. The final date which students can claim this BA/BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies degree is 31 December 2012.
If you’re a registered and practising nurse, the OU’s Nursing Studies degree puts an honours degree within your grasp. The degree prepares you for the challenges faced in nursing practice through the continuation of lifelong development of skills and knowledge to work with the complexity of practice – and the challenges in providing nursing care in the complexity of a modern healthcare system. It will enable you to develop your reflective and evidence-based practice, and equip you to develop the skills needed to critically challenge nursing care taking into account the dynamic social, cultural, spiritual, legal, political and economic factors affecting care delivery.
Planning your studies
All entrants to the BA/BSc(Hons) in Nursing Studies must have successfully completed a registered nurse qualification and provide evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC pin number).
If you hold a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Nursing or equivalent 240-point qualification(s):
- if your DipHE was awarded by the OU, you can register your intention to study for this degree when you register on individual courses
- if your DipHE in Nursing or equivalent was awarded by another HEI, you will need to apply for credit transfer towards the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements of this degree – see ‘Credit for previous study elsewhere’ section below
- you only require 120 points from the list of Level 3 courses below.
If you hold a Registered Nurse qualification that has been approved for credit by the University and have less than 240 credit points:
- you will need to apply for credit transfer towards the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements of this degree – see ‘Credit for previous study elsewhere’ section below
- your claim will be assessed and if there is any shortfall of credit at Level 2, you will be advised of an appropriate study plan derived from the Level 2 courses listed below.
Career relevance and employability
This degree provides registered nurses with the ability to ‘top-up’ to a BA/BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies. There’s evidence of an increased demand for higher-qualified nurses and greater support in workforce planning for continuing professional education and training of nurses to take on higher level, more demanding roles. This degree can be used as evidence for continuing professional development as part of the PREP (Post-Registration Education and Practice) requirements for continued registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
For planning your next career steps, visit the OU Careers Advisory Service.
Courses
If you hold a Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing or equivalent 240-point qualification(s) (see Planning your studies for details)
For this 360-point degree you require:
120 points from the following Level 3 courses:
| Level 3 optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses K301, K302
† K303 and K307 are an excluded combination – you can only study one of these courses
If you hold a Registered Nurse qualification that has been approved for credit by the University and have less than 240 credit points
For 360-point honours degree:
You will be advised of an appropriate study plan derived from the Level 2 courses listed below:
Adult branch
At least 120 points from the following:
| Level 2 courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Apr 2010 |
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
| or | ||
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 | |
|
20 | |
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses KYN276, KYN278,
Or Mental health branch
At least 120 points from the following:
| Level 2 courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
| or | ||
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 | Apr 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
| or | ||
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses K257, KYN257, KYN271, KYN273, KYN274.
Or
At least 60 points from the following:
| Level 2 courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 FINAL |
And at least 60 points from the following:
| Level 2 courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | |
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Jan 2010 |
|
60 | Jan 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Nov 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 FINAL |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 FINAL |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 FINAL |
| or | ||
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 FINAL |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses D218, K257, T209
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit for this study that you can count towards this Open University qualification. You can find out more on our Credit Transfer site. If you make a successful claim for transferred credit it may affect your choice of courses so you are advised to investigate this option as soon as possible.
Credit transfer details for this qualification:
Classification of your degree
On successful completion of the required courses, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Nursing Studies or a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing Studies. Your honours degree will be classified either as first-class, upper second-class, lower second-class or third-class. The class of degree is determined by the grades you achieve in 120 points from Level 3 nursing and interdisciplinary health and social care courses listed above.
You will have the option of attending a degree ceremony and collecting your degree certificate there.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
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