NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

UNDERGRADUATE

2013

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capital cities

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entrepreneurs

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reputation for

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MIDWIFERY

NURSING AND

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

the school of nursing and midwifery at

Queen’s delivers top class nursing and

midwifery education and research within

northern ireland.

as a school within the faculty of medicine,

health and life sciences, we are uniquely

positioned to offer an innovative approach

to interprofessional education, using the

latest technologies in simulated learning.

we pride ourselves on offering programmes

that intergrate theory and clinical practice

and prepare our students to be sought-after

practitioners capable of delivering care

around the globe. our training partners

include internationally recognised clinical

institutions and community care services.

our students benefit from teaching by

staff, who are actively engaged in areas

of specialty practice, and the support of

a personal tutoring scheme. there are

opportunities for student exchanges with

our international partners and the school

supports students to undertake activities

of benefit to the broader northern ireland

community.

our leading undergraduate courses are

just the beginning of your successful career

in a caring and highly skilled profession.

as a Queen’s nursing or midwifery

graduate you will be sought after to work

for internationally recognised healthcare

organisations. but it doesn’t end there -

Queen’s will be there with you for every

step of your career, offering a wide range of

opportunities for further development.

midwifery sciences

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nursing

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QUEEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

Queen’s offers a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. these include:

ni scholars scheme – 10 full-fee scholarships (from 2013)

available to students from northern ireland for the full duration of the undergraduate degree. it

recognises academic achievement and additional contribution to school/community life with an

emphasis on leadership and social responsibility. nominations are via schools.

£2,500 scholarship for students from england, scotland and wales

available to all students from england, scotland and wales achieving a,a,b grades or

equivalent at a-level, (excluding applicants to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and the Queen’s

colleges at stranmillis and st mary’s).

full details and eligibility criteria for Queen’s scholarships are available at:

www.qub.ac.uk/scholarships e: askqueens@qub.ac.uk

Degr

ees

Entrance

Requir

ements

This information is prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates and the grades stated should be treated as a guide only as requirements can vary from year to year.

Overall academic background will be taken into account when considering applications.

all applicants (except access/foundation applicants) must normally have 5 gcses at grade c or better to include english language, mathematics and a science subject (ie biology, chemistry, physics, double award science or science). a gcse applied science is not acceptable in lieu of gcse science.

applicants offering access/foundation courses must have gcse mathematics and a science subject at grade c or better. note: nicats mathematics is acceptable in lieu of gcse mathematics and a science module in biology, chemistry or physics would be accepted in lieu of gcse science.

in addition to the gcse requirements, or equivalent, applicants must offer one of the following qualifications:

A-level: bcc including a-level biology or chemistry or bbc for all other a-levels. Other Qualifications: qualifications not listed above will be considered on merit upon receipt of original ‘written’ documentary evidence.

For all applicants: in addition, candidates must meet the academic entrance requirements by 31 august 2013. if candidates request a remark of a paper and subsequently achieve the required grade, their offer will be honoured but it may have to be deferred to a later intake.

The Subject

the school of nursing and midwifery is located

within the faculty of medicine, health and life

sciences, and is uniquely positioned to offer

an innovative approach to interprofessional

education using the latest technologies in

simulated learning for clinical practice.

our programmes integrate theory and clinical

practice, preparing our students to be

sought-after practitioners capable of delivering care

around the globe. our training partners include

internationally-recognised clinical institutions

and community care services.

our students benefit from teaching by staff

actively engaged in all areas of midwifery

practice, and with the support of a personal

tutoring scheme.

there are numerous opportunities for student

exchanges with our international partners and

the school supports students to undertake

activities of benefit to the broader northern

ireland community.

Programme Content

this three-year degree programme is the first

step in preparing you for an outstanding career

in midwifery. the degree has specific learning

outcomes that relate to the knowledge, skills

and attitudes to practice that are: woman/family

centred, clinically effective, competent and safe,

evidence-based, and established on caring and

ethical principles. it provides students with direct

contact with women, their babies and families in

home, hospital and community settings under

the supervision and guidance of lecturers and

skilled midwives. the programme is unique

in its approach to using facilitated learning

experiences to enhance student autonomy in

delivering care to women and their families.

modules are designed to develop the

knowledge and skills that students will need to

deal with normal midwifery practice and to

co-ordinate the care of women experiencing more

complex pregnancies. the public health role

of the midwife is highlighted throughout and

students gain experience in planning and

co-ordinating care for mothers and their babies.

Special Features

Queen’s is the only university in northern

ireland offering a midwifery sciences degree

programme. teaching and learning activities

include the use of high fidelity simulation

technology where students use their midwifery

knowledge and skills in a safe, controlled

environment.

in the final year of the programme, students

have the opportunity to negotiate a short

elective placement at home in the uK or abroad

where they identify the learning outcomes that

they wish to achieve.

eligible students may have their fees paid for

the duration of the three-year programme by the

department of health, social services and public

safety and may also receive a bursary.

Careers and Further Study

studying midwifery sciences at Queen’s provides

a solid foundation for graduates to undertake

further study in speciality areas of midwifery

practice such as neonatal care, family health

and ultrasound scanning. our postgraduate

programmes are designed to prepare midwifery

leaders who can work effectively within today's

dynamic and challenging maternity services.

Entrance

Requir

ements

(continued)

at shortlisting, preference may be given to applicants offering gcse grade b in mathematics and/or a science or equivalent. additional academic criteria may be applied at shortlisting depending on the volume of applications.

applicants made an offer of a place on the programme are required to undergo a satisfactory occupational health assessment and criminal record check (access ni enhanced disclosure check). additional academic criteria may be applied at shortlisting depending on the volume of applications.

Note: applications to the the bsc in nursing and bsc in midwifery sciences will be via ucas from 2013 entry. ucas codes will be available from ucas and schools and colleges careers’ departments from september 2012

For students whose first language is not English: an ielts score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each test component, or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/englishlanguagereqs

Contact

the registry office

school of nursing and midwifery t: +44 (0)28 9097 5718/5719/5716 e: nur.registry@qub.ac.uk w: http://www.qub.ac.uk/nur

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Degr

ees

Entrance

Requir

ements

This information is prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates and the grades stated should be treated as a guide only as requirements can vary from year to year.

Overall academic background will be taken into account when considering applications.

all applicants (except access/foundation applicants) must normally have 5 gcses at grade c or better to include english language, mathematics and a science subject (ie biology, chemistry, physics, double award science or science). a gcse applied science is not acceptable in lieu of gcse science.

applicants offering access/foundation courses must have gcse mathematics and a science subject at grade c or better. note: nicats mathematics is acceptable in lieu of gcse mathematics and a science module in biology, chemistry or physics would be accepted in lieu of gcse science. in addition to the gcse requirements,or equivalent, applicants must offer one of the following qualifications:

A-level: ccc including a-level biology or chemistry or bcc for all other a-levels. Other Qualifications: qualifications not listed above will be considered on merit upon receipt of original ‘written’ documentary evidence.

For all applicants:

in addition, candidates must meet the academic entrance requirements by 31 august 2013. if candidates request a remark of a paper and subsequently achieve the required grade, their offer will be honoured, but it may have to be deferred to a later intake.

The Subject

the school of nursing and midwifery is located

within the faculty of medicine, health and life

sciences, and is uniquely positioned to offer

an innovative approach to interprofessional

education using the latest technologies in

simulated learning for clinical practice.

our programmes integrate theory and clinical

practice, preparing our students to be

sought-after practitioners capable of delivering care

around the globe. our training partners include

internationally-recognised clinical institutions

and community care services.

our students benefit from teaching by staff

actively engaged in areas of specialty practice,

and with the support of a personal tutoring

scheme.

there are opportunities for student exchanges

with our international partners and the school

supports students to undertake activities

of benefit to the broader northern ireland

community.

Programme Content

this three-year degree programme leads to the

award of a bsc (hons) in nursing and is the first

step in preparing you for an outstanding career

in nursing.

the degree has specific learning outcomes that

relate to the knowledge, skills and attitudes

central to practice: patient/client-centred,

clinically-effective, competent and safe,

evidence-based, and established on caring and

ethical principles.

students apply for a three-year programme in

one of the following fields of nursing: adult,

children’s, learning disability, or mental health.

in each of the three years, students study two

theoretical modules and complete a practice

module. for example, in year 1 the theoretical

modules are health and wellbeing and

professional nursing values.

in total, 50 per cent of the programme is

theoretical and based in the university and

the other 50 per cent consists of practice

placements based in health care settings.

Special Features

Queen’s is the only university in northern

ireland offering degree programmes in all four

fields of nursing.

students may have the opportunity to complete

their final practice module abroad.

eligible students may have their fees paid for

the duration of the three-year programme by the

department of health, social services and public

safety (dhssps) and may also receive a bursary.

Careers and Further Study

studying nursing at Queen’s provides a solid

foundation for graduates to undertake further

study in specialty areas of nursing practice.

our postgraduate programmes are designed to

prepare nurse leaders who can work effectively

within today's dynamic and challenging health

care systems.

Entrance

Requir

ements

at shortlisting, preference may be given to applicants offering gcse grade b in mathematics and/or a science or equivalent. additional academic criteria may be applied at shortlisting depending on the volume of applications.

applicants made an offer of a place on the programme are required to undergo a satisfactory occupational health assessment and criminal record check (access ni enhanced disclosure check).

Note: applications to the bsc in nursing and the bsc in midwifery sciences will be via ucas from 2013 entry. ucas codes will be available from ucas and schools and colleges careers’ departments in september 2012.

For students whose first language is not English: an ielts score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each test component, or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/englishlanguagereqs

Contact

the registry office

school of nursing and midwifery t: +44 (0)28 9097 5718/5719/5716 e: nur.registry@qub.ac.uk w: http://www.qub.ac.uk/nur

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When I first started the programme I was overwhelmed, so

much to do for university and then working busy shifts in clinical

practice. It took a while to get used to organising my time so that

I could really enjoy what I was doing. Everyone in my group is

very supportive, friendly and fun. We all get along and the same

can be said about the lecturers too. We all like to talk about our

experiences while being in placement and support each other

when preparing for exams and assignments. Practical placements

are where you learn the most, and it seems to be where all your

learning comes together and becomes real!

Nursing is busy from the word ‘go’ but you quickly find your feet,

especially when on clinical placement. This is where you really

learn to understand illness and what it is like to care for someone

with a life threatening condition. The course includes workshops

where nursing and medical students work as teams in simulated

clinical settings using the hi-tec, but all too life-like SimBaby and

SimMan. This safe controlled learning environment allows you

to apply and extend your skills. Studying nursing both within the

university and on placement can be stressful but there is always

support on hand to help with the academic and clinical challenges.

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