- Award
- BN (Hons)
- Course length
- Minimum of 2 years and Maximum of 3 years
- Mode of Attendance
- Part-time
- Academic school
- School of Nursing & Midwifery
- Contact
- Jean Cowie +44 (0)1224 262616 j.cowie@rgu.ac.uk
Community Health Course BN (Hons)
1. Overview
BN (Hons) Community Health
The role of the nurse in the community in Scotland is an evolving one, but it is a role that is built on the solid foundations of currently recognised community roles throughout the UK and beyond, namely, District Nursing and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing.
The practice based elements of the course allow you to undertake practice in the specific area you have chosen to specialise in and will have the opportunity to explore and apply theoretical concepts that you have studied and relate them to your own area of practice supported by a Practice Teacher.
This course is aimed at Health Visitors, School Nurses, District Nurses and Community Nurses.
2. What you will study
STAGE 1
Community Health, Evidence-Informed Decision making for Community Health Practice
STAGE 2
Contemporary Practice for Community Health, Practice-based Learning for Community Health, two 15 credit SCOTCAT modules depending on route chosen
3. Entry requirements
This course is ideal for registered nurses with two or more years experience, plus experience of working in the community.
4. Course Fees
For Academic Year 2012/2013
UK/EU Students
- £3,800 entire course
International Students
- £8,680 entire course
For Academic Year 2011/2012
UK/EU Students
- £3,380 entire course
International Students
- £5,500 entire course
All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
For further information see Student Finance pages
5. How to apply
Please Apply online for this course.
If you would like to find out more about this course please contact the Senior Clerical Assistant, Heather Nicolson, who will be happy to discuss your individual requirements:
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 262600
E-mail: h.nicolson@rgu.ac.uk