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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. Nurses, midwives, doctors and dentists can also take on courses designed to enhance and develop their careers.
Q&A
Dr Sally Boyle
Head of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education
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, practicebased 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) MSc Dental Education PgCert Dental Law & Ethics PgCert/MA Medical Education PgCert/MA Mental Health Nursing MSc Midwifery MSc Public Health MSc Research Degrees in the Institute for Health Research (IHR) MSc/MPhil/PhD
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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
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Key facts
Apply via UCAS
February Luton campus 2 years full-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: Dr Jude Ominyi e: jude.ominyi@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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October, February Putteridge Bury 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 relevant regulatory body e.g. NMC or HCPC.
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; exploring 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 or nursing 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 nursing, midwifery or the allied health professions to improve standards, contributing to improved outcomes in patient care.
Areas of study may include:
• Clinical leadership and management • Health research methods • Human factors and safer healthcare
To find out more, contact: Rachel Bruce t: +44 (0)1582 743802 e: rachel.bruce@beds.ac.uk
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October Bedford campus 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 • Understanding learning in the workplace • Work-based learning
To find out more contact: Dr Hoda Wassif t: +44 (0)1582 489224 e: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk
NADIA AHMED
Dental Education PGCert
“I picked the Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education because it's highly recommended by a number of my colleagues and it seemed to fit in with the stage that I'm currently at in terms of wanting to learn more about being an educator within dentistry”
Key facts
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October Bedford campus 1 to 3 years part-time 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 • Regulating 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
DR PAVNI LAKHANI
Dental Law & Ethics MA
“There's very few universities that offer this course, and University of Bedfordshire is known for this course. A lot of dentists recommend it as well and a lot of my colleagues also recommended doing this and that it made them more confident as clinicians.”
Key facts
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September or February Bedford campus 1 to 3 years part-time UK/EU 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 • The course team brings expertise from higher and professional education contexts
Career opportunities
Completion of the course leads to the award of fellowship 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:
• Medical education in practice • Educational perspectives of the workplace • Educational policy and leadership • Work-based learning • Evidence-based medical education • Medical education research project
To find out more contact: Dr Hoda Wassif t: +44 (0)1582 489224 e: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk
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February Luton campus 2 years full-time UK/EU students A 2:2 honours degree in a life, health or social science related subject.
GCSE grades 9 - 4 or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language.
The demand for mental health nurses is ever increasing while the requirement for nurses with a postgraduate qualification is also growing. If you have 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 course will enable you 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 as a nurse.
Key features
• Study using innovative teaching methods including our high-tech
Simulation Centre • Develop the practical skills, knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviours needed to nurse adults with mental health issues (with their cares) professionally and compassionately • Benefit from a course that will lead you to a challenging and rewarding career as a registered mental health nurse in a range of healthcare environments, including community hospital and residential settings, and can provide a route to specialised clinical practice, management or education
Career opportunities
This course will be the first step in a process of lifelong learning and professional development. By undertaking and successfully completing all theory and practice elements of this course you will be eligible to register with the NMC as a Mental Health Nurse. On completion of this course you are likely to progress into the following areas of practice: In-patient care; Crisis Intervention; Community mental health nursing; Specialist areas of practice; Residential care settings.
Areas of study may include:
• Development Of Mental Health Nursing Practice • Introduction To Mental Health Nursing Practice • Preparation For Mental Health Nursing Registered Practice • Assessment And Decision Making In Mental Health Nursing • Essentials Of Mental Health Nursing • Health, Life And Social Sciences For Nursing
To find out more contact: Valerie Freestone MSc t: +44 (0)1582 489224 e:valerie.freestone@beds.ac.uk
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September or February Luton Campus 2 years full-time UK/EU students This degree is for registered nurses (adult) wishing to become a midwife.
It is a practice-based course, preparing you fully to care for women through pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, conducting at least 40 supervised deliveries by the time you graduate as a professional midwife.
As a qualified midwife, you are the main contact for an expectant mother so you need to be able to recognise and respond to all her needs - physical, psychological, cultural and socio-economic – while supporting her family. On this course, taken over 21 months, you spend half your time in University and half on placement, supported by a community midwife. The degree prepares you for professional practice through roleplay, simulation and scenario-based learning as well as lectures, seminars and groupwork. You also undertake allocated clinical shifts with a midwife mentor. Theory and practice are woven together so you apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom to the clinical skills you are developing.
Key features
• Successful completion of the course leads to the award of both an Honours degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, allowing you to practise as a professional midwife • Benefit from a course that attracts full fee-paying bursaries from the Local
Education Training Board and guarantees you placement experience as part of your degree • Learn the complete role of the midwife as the expert in normal pregnancy and birth as well as caring for women experiencing complications
Career opportunities
Graduates can go on to work as a qualified and registered midwife within the NHS, or as an independent midwife, or progress to management, research or teaching. Many of our graduates go on to complete a Supervisors of Midwives course with the support of their employer.
Areas of study may include:
• Being an accountable, professional midwife • Enhancing midwifery practice through public health • Human development: preconception to birth • Participating in midwifery care • Understanding universal care for women, newborn infants and their families • Additional and first line management of midwifery care
To find out more contact: Claire Bunyan e: claire.bunyan@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
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October, February Luton campus Full-Time over 12 or 15 months. Part-Time over 24 or 36 months 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
Research (IHR) MSc by Research/MPhil/PhD
Key facts
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October, March Putteridge Bury, Luton or Bedford campus Variable UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree, 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
