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Nursing, Midwifery & Health
121 Nursing, Midwifery & Health
We offer a supportive learning environment, modern facilities and flexible, work-based courses. Our strong links with local healthcare partners mean courses are always up to date with contemporary healthcare needs.
Careers
We offer pre-registration courses for graduates who wish to study to become a nurse. For existing healthcare professionals, we provide courses to register as a community district nurse, health visitor or school nurse. Nurses, midwives, doctors and dentists can also take on courses designed to enhance and develop their careers.
Q&A
Dr Barbara Burden
Head of Healthcare Practice
What opportunities does Bedfordshire offer students that they might not find elsewhere?
The University of Bedfordshire places great importance on the quality of the student experience and adopts learner-centred approaches to teaching and learning through partnerships with students, service users, practice-based mentors and expert practitioners in local healthcare organisations. Upon graduation our students are well prepared to accept challenging roles in the healthcare field.
Did you know?
Our Institute for Health Research (IHR) is a centre of excellence. Currently, staff and research students come from over 15 countries to create a strong global research community. Current research interests focus on: public health; health inequalities; the organisation and delivery of health and social care; chronic and infectious diseases; primary care; biostatistics; and mental health.
Courses
Adult Nursing MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Midwifery/Nursing/Paramedic Science) MSc Children & Young People’s Nursing MSc Dental Education PgCert/PgDip/MA Dental Law & Ethics PgDip/MA Medical Education PgCert/PgDip/MA Medical Simulation PgCert Mental Health Nursing MSc Public Health MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting/School Nursing) PgDip/MSc Specialist Practitioner Community District Nursing PgDip/MSc Research Degrees in the Institute for Health Research (IHR) MSc/MPhil/PhD 122
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For more information on any of the courses visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options see: beds.ac.uk/part-time
Key facts
Apply via UCAS
February Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, as well as GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics, and 600+ hours recent direct healthcare experience. Applicants that do not have a degree in a related subject will require substantial work experience. DBS check and occupational health check required. There will also be an interview.
The demand for nurses with a postgraduate qualification is growing. If you have an undergraduate degree in a health, social care or health science related area, and have the dedication and commitment to study and work full-time, then this course will enable you to become a registered nurse. You will study both in an academic setting and work in clinical practice environments, enabling you to complete the necessary knowledge and skills to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nurse.
Key features
• 50 per cent of the course is spent in practice settings • You will be provided with opportunities to meet your full potential by learning in a variety of ways in academic, simulated and practice settings
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to go on to work in acute care; rehabilitation; community; specialist areas of practice or residential care settings.
Areas of study may include:
• Clinical assessment and decision making • Clinical leadership • Life, health and social sciences for nursing • Pharmacology and medicines management • Preparing for adult nursing registration • Research methods for nursing
To find out more contact: Rowena Slope t: +44 (0)1296 734335 e: rowena.slope@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
Apply direct to the University
October, February Luton campus 3 years part-time UK/EU students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. Applicants should be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health
Care Professions Council.
Using a building block approach, you will remain focused on your practice area, drawing on what you have learnt to influence future learning. Key topic areas include understanding advanced practice in today’s profession; understanding the opportunities of the workplace and how advanced practitioners challenge and lead change; developing specialist expertise as an autonomous learner and undertaking a research project that will contribute to your advanced midwifery, nursing or paramedic practice.
Key features
• Benefit from a research-informed teaching curriculum and case studies from practice • Explore key areas such as mentorship, people management, patient safety and resilience, as well as clinical and theoretical practice • Gain sound knowledge and experience in a range of areas, enabling you to progress to more senior roles and be recognised as a well-grounded and capable individual
Career opportunities
On completing this course, you should be equipped to initiate developments at both national and local level within healthcare settings. You will also be able to contribute specialist expertise in midwifery, nursing or paramedic science to improve practice standards, contributing to improved outcomes in patient care.
Areas of study may include:
• Clinical leadership and management • Health research methods • Work-based learning for advanced clinical practitioners
To find out more contact: Charles Kpodo t: +44 (0)1582 489002 e: charles.kpodo@beds.ac.uk Key facts
Apply via UCAS
February Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, as well as GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics, and 600+ hours recent direct healthcare experience. Applicants that do not have a degree in a related subject will require substantial work experience. DBS check and occupational healthcheck required. There will also be an interview and students successful at interview will need to complete a portfolio as part of their application.
This course places emphasis on enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours required of a children’s nurse who can meet the demands of the role with confidence. In a supported learning environment, you will learn to prioritise the wellbeing of children and young people through critical self-reflection and safe practice. On successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a children’s nurse.
Key features
• Work in close partnership with the multi-professional team to deliver holistic care to children, young people and their families in a variety of practice settings • Learn to adapt your skills to the situation, keeping the patient and their family at the centre of your nursing practice and making safety a primary consideration
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to go on to work in acute care, primary care or community settings, in the private, public or volunteer sectors. This could be in the UK, EU or farther afield. There is a considerable choice in careers such as community, general practice, specialist roles, research or leadership.
Areas of study may include:
• Assessment and decision making • Children’s nursing practice • Clinical leadership • Medicines management and pharmacology • Professional values and governance
To find out more contact: Melanie Webb e: melanie.webb@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
Apply direct to the University
October, February Putteridge Bury campus, Luton From 1 year part-time day UK/EU/International students Applicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in dentistry, dental nursing and allied dental professions and be working in the profession.
This innovative, flexible course combines study days with supported online learning and has a unique focus on the development of dental educators and their teams. Relevant to dental care professionals working in the National Health Service (NHS), higher education, professional bodies and private sector contexts, this course gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of dental educational practices and broaden your expertise in areas of particular interest.
Key features
• Develop a supervised independent project that focuses on dental education research, innovation or improvement • The PgCert Dental Education is accredited by the Higher Education
Academy (HEA), leading to fellowship of the HEA • Academics are established medical and dental educators with experience spanning undergraduate and postgraduate dental, medical and healthcare education
Career opportunities
The course develops the skills and practices of those who wish to enhance their capacity to fulfil educational roles in dental and other healthcare education contexts. By participating in this course, you will be ideally placed to respond to current and future developments in educational policies and practices.
Areas of study may include:
• Dental education in practice • Dental education research project • Educational perspectives in the workplace • Simulation in practice • Work-based learning
To find out more contact: Dr Hoda Wassif t: +44 (0)1582 489224 e: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk Key facts
Apply direct to the University
October Putteridge Bury campus, Luton 3 years part-time day UK/EU/International students Applicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in dentistry, dental nursing and allied dental professions and be working in the profession.
This unique, flexible Master’s course combines intensive study days with supported online learning. You will broaden your expertise in areas of individual interest and increase your overall knowledge of the concepts and theories that impact on dental law and ethics.
Key features
• You will learn to make explicit links between your learning and your own practice, primarily through the assessment strategy which, allows you to select your topics for assessment tasks • Explore the subject with an experienced, interdisciplinary team made up of University and visiting staff, including dentists, health and social care professionals and legal professionals
Career opportunities
This course is designed to develop the skills and practices of dental care professionals with an interest in legal and ethical dental practice. You can enhance your legal role in dental practice and other settings (eg practice managers, clinical leads), indemnity organisations, primary care organisations or to legal firms as expert witnesses.
Areas of study may include:
• Dental law in practice • Developing the dental team • Ethical dental practice • Law and ethics, concepts and theories • Law and ethics research project
To find out more contact: Dr Hoda Wassif t: +44 (0)1582 489224 e: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
Apply direct to the University
October, February Putteridge Bury campus, Luton 1 year part-time day UK/EU/International students Applicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a related healthcare discipline and be working in the profession.
Busy medical professionals who wish to increase and develop their knowledge want courses that are flexible and adaptable, and this course fulfils that need. Each unit combines focused study days that range over a three month period, with interactive online learning and supported self-directed study. You will have opportunities to concentrate on your work-related professional progression; develop a critical, analytical and reflective attitude to medical and healthcare education; and grow as a medical educator and leader.
Key features
• Study the latest research, scholarship and practice, and learn to deal with complexity, contradictions and gaps in the current evidence base • Our knowledgeable and accessible course team brings expertise from higher and professional education contexts
Career opportunities
On successfully completing the course, graduates can apply for membership of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). The course is aligned to appropriate professional standards and is suitable for educational and clinical supervisors.
Areas of study may include:
• Educational perspectives of the workplace • Educational policy and leadership • Evidence-based medical education • Medical education in practice • Medical education research project • Simulation in practice • Work-based learning
To find out more contact: Dr Hoda Wassif t: +44 (0)1582 489224 e: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
Apply direct to the University
February Putteridge Bury campus, Luton 1 year part-time day UK/EU/International students Applicants must have a 2:2 Honours degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a related healthcare discipline and be working in the profession.
We understand how difficult it can be for busy professionals to develop their knowledge and expertise, so this course is designed to be flexible and adaptable. Each unit features study days which provide opportunities to engage in a real-life clinical environment and work-related development activities. Over a three month period, our experienced and supportive course team will help you develop a critical, analytical and reflective stance towards medical and healthcare education, with a particular focus on the use of simulation.
Key features
• This flexible course combines study days with online learning • Opportunity to rehearse, critique and develop core facilitation skills in simulated settings • Our state-of-the-art simulation lab provides opportunities to practise approaches in education or staff training • Accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), leading to fellowship of the HEA
Career opportunities
This course is a recognised route to the Medical Education PgDip or MA and provides careers in numerous professional settings upon graduation.
Areas of study may include:
• Contemporary educational perspectives • Educational perspectives for the workplace • Simulation in practice • Work-based learning
To find out more contact: Mr Tony Kemp e: tony.kemp@beds.ac.uk Key facts
Apply via UCAS
February Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution, as well as GCSE grade 4/C in English and mathematics, and 600+ hours recent direct healthcare experience. Applicants who do not have a degree in a related subject will require substantial work experience. DBS check and occupational health check required. There will also be an interview.
The demand for mental health nurses is ever increasing, as is the requirement for nurses with a postgraduate qualification. If you have an undergraduate degree from a health, social care or health science related area, and have the dedication and commitment to study and work full-time, then this course will enable you to become a registered nurse in two years. You will study both in an academic setting and work in clinical practice environments, enabling you to complete the necessary knowledge and skills to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nurse.
Key features
• 50 per cent of the course is spent in practice settings • Develop the practical skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours needed to nurse adults with mental health issues professionally and compassionately
Career opportunities
Work in areas such as inpatient-care; crisis intervention; community mental health nursing; specialist areas of practice or residential care settings.
Areas of study may include:
• Clinical assessment and decision making • Clinical leadership • Life, health and social sciences for nursing • Pharmacology and medicines management • Preparing for mental health nursing registration • Research methods for nursing
To find out more contact: Mrs Valerie Freestone e:valerie.freestone@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
Apply direct to the University
October, March Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution. Candidates should also have experience of working within public health or social care where possible.
When you join this MSc course, you will be part of a supportive and nurturing ‘community of inquiry’. You will develop a critical awareness of how research processes can be applied to the study of public health; an insight into the global drivers behind health system reform; and an appreciation of policy development and implementation in developed and developing nations.
Key features
• Provides an in-depth understanding of public health issues from local, national and global perspectives, delivered through research-based teaching • Addresses the core competencies from the UK Faculty of Public Health
Career opportunities
There is a range of career opportunities including public health analyst; public health programme manager; and public health specialist. The course can also act as a platform for PhD studies. It provides you with sufficient grounding for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part I examination.
Areas of study may include:
• Epidemiology in public health • Ethical and legal issues in healthcare • Health and social care inequalities • Healthcare commissioning • Principles, policies and issues in public health • Public health intelligence • Public health protection • Public health research methods
To find out more contact: Dr Nasreen Ali e: nasreen.ali@beds.ac.uk t: 01582 743284
Jennifer Ogbonna
Adult Nursing MSc “My favourite part of the course are the placements where I can experience real-life clinical skills and hands-on practice. Our course coordinator takes time to explain things and is easy to approach. She treats us as individuals.”
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting, School Nursing) PgDip/MSc Specialist Practitioner Community District Nursing PgDip/MSc
Key facts
Apply direct to the University
October, March Multiple sites, see website for details Variable, see website for details UK/EU students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a recognised higher education institution. Those applying for Specialist Practitioner
Community District Nursing should hold a relevant qualification as a
Registered Nurse (Adults).
These courses focus on the provision of healthcare and social care to individuals, groups and communities within specialist community services. The focus is on developing your competence, confidence and expertise in assessing the needs of your clients, and working in partnership with them to make informed, holistic health choices. The ultimate aim is for you to mature into a reflective, evidence-based and innovative practitioner as you deliver a client-centred programme of care.
Key features
• Supported practice placements in partnership with NHS Trusts • Courses supported by nationally renowned research provided by the Institute for Health Research • Rated as ‘outstanding’ for student support through our innovative personal lecturer scheme • Supported in placements by community practice teachers and mentors • Taught by experts with a wealth of specialist knowledge and skills in community-based nursing • Benefit from student-focused, self-directed and guided learning that uses a variety of teaching methods including e-learning, work and problem-based learning, simulation, role play and student-led seminars • Develop your sensitivity and understanding in relation to cultural and religious values, beliefs, abilities and the needs of individuals, groups and populations
Career opportunities
On successful completion of any of these courses, you will gain registration on to the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a qualified Public Health Nurse or, for district nursing, a Specialist Practitioner Community District Nurse.
Areas of study may include:
• Assessments, diagnostics and interventions • Public health: principles, policies and practice • Transforming healthcare through effective leadership
To find out more about health visiting or school nursing contact: Mrs Rachel Bruce t: +44 (0)1582 743802 e: rachel.bruce@beds.ac.uk
To find out more about district nursing contact: Gill Treverton t: +44 (0)1582 743827 e: gill.treverton@beds.ac.uk
Research (IHR) MSc by Research/MPhil/PhD
KEY FACTS
Apply direct to the University
October, March Putteridge Bury, Luton or Bedford campus Variable UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.
Develop your research interests and skills in a centre of excellence for health, working within research groups which are building international evidence bases for health and healthcare. We will equip you with the skills to undertake, analyse and evaluate health research. You will receive exemplary training throughout the course of your studies and you may become an active member of the Institute for Health Research, attending relevant meetings, seminars and discussions.
Key features
• Our staff and research students come from over 30 countries with interests in a range of areas including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Nigeria,
Libya, and the European Union countries.
Career opportunities
You will explore your research interests and evolve into one of the next leaders in public health. Past graduates are employed with the World Health Organisation (WHO), The Global Fund, Ministries of Health in several countries, Public Health England and other organisations with national and global reach.
Areas of study may include:
• Chronic and infectious diseases • Healthcare commissioning • Health inequalities • Health informatics • Health delivery and organisation • Health services research • Primary care • Public health
