BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Emergency and Unscheduled Care)

This course is designed for students who want to pursue a career in emergency and unscheduled care. You will learn how to respond to emergencies, provide high-quality patient care, and make decisions under pressure. The course covers a range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and clinical skills. Students will also gain practical experience through placements in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to take on leadership roles in emergency and unscheduled care settings.

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This course is delivered by experienced professionals who have worked in the field of emergency and unscheduled care. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, as well as the practical skills needed to succeed in the field. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including simulation suites and clinical skills labs.

Discover the Unique Advantages of Buckinghamshire New University's BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Emergency and Unscheduled Care)

Buckinghamshire New University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a career in emergency and unscheduled care. The university has a strong reputation for producing well-rounded graduates who are ready to make a positive impact in the field. The campus is located in Buckinghamshire, which provides easy access to London and other major cities for clinical placements and networking opportunities.

This BSc (Hons) Professional Practice is a flexible program designed to enable you to 'top-up' a Level 5 qualification to a degree, through a number of different pathways. The program can be completed as a full-time or part-time course or as one module at a time, allowing you to choose the right mode of study to balance your work and personal commitments. The course requires you to complete a total of 120 credits at Level 6, typically from four 30 credit modules. You can choose the modules you wish to study from a number of options depending on the pathway you wish to follow. However, the final module must be either the Dissertation module or the Research and Innovation in Practice module.

A typical offer will include at least 120 credits at level 5, evidence of clinical experience and candidates will need to be working in a relevant area of health care practice. Students choosing the modular option who intend to complete this degree program can only use a maximum of 60 credits as Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL). For those students wishing to use credits from other universities, only 60 credits can be used as Accredited Prior Learning (APL). Students will choose from a portfolio of modules or short courses available.