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Grad Cert/BSc (Hons)
Professional Nursing Practice (Adult)

Location
Southwark and East London campuses

Duration
2-3 years

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
Units have varied start times – see Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) prospectus

Number of places
Variable dependant on units undertaken

Simple timetable info
Day release

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
X555

Course contacts
Richard Hatchett
hatcher@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8023

Linda Williams
willialm@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 4724

Course administrator and information
on CPD prospectus:

Southwark campus
Reena Varsani – 020 7815 6268
Fahimeh Green – 020 7815 7853

Or

Havering campus
Colin Monks – 020 7815 5974
Karen Taylor – 020 7815 5977

Course units

Year 1

– Specialist pathway units

Year 2-3

– Optional units

– Research unit

Year 3

– Integrated study

The framework offers a flexible approach to the sequence and time frame in which units can be taken this is negotiated with individual students and pathway advisors. See CPD prospectus for more details.

Units with a specific clinical focus are available and include:

– Anaesthetic Care

– Cardiac/Coronary Care

– Emergency Care

– Intensive Care

– Neurological Care

– Orthopaedic Care

– Operating Department care

– Palliative Care

- Spinal Care

- Urological Care


Course description

A number of pathways are accessible within the framework of this award. These are prescribed or individually negotiated and designed to meet students’ individual, professional and personal academic development needs. The course structure is flexible, allowing students to study at their own pace.

Units have a specific clinical focus with strong links with specialist clinical areas such as UCL Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and St Francis Hospice.

The course aims to ensure that students have sound theoretical evidencebased knowledge to be a competent practitioner in their chosen field.

Career opportunities

Employment prospects are excellent. Successful students frequently attain promotion in their clinical posts.

Typical background of applicant Students are typically qualified staff working in specialist clinical areas at Band Five or Six seeking to expand their clinical and academic skills in a chosen clinical area.

Additional notes

The course framework offers a flexible approach to the sequence and time frame in which units can be taken. This is negotiated on an individual basis with the pathway advisors. Please see the CPD prospectus for further details (contact Kerry Shewan on 020 7815 8024 or Colin Monks on 020 7815 5974).

Up to 6 years may be taken to complete from the point of registration. A negotiated shorter time may be possible if suitable, recent and accredited courses are transferred in from other universities in line with the course regulations.