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Applications for admission to full-time undergraduate courses at Queen’s should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/...

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Applications for admission to full-time undergraduate courses at Queen’s should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/apply.

When to Apply

UCAS will start processing applications for entry in Autumn 2017 from 1 September 2016.

The normal closing date for the receipt of applications is 15 January 2017.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.

Earlier applicants normally receive decisions more quickly, however, UCAS accepts that some applicants, especially those from outside the UK, may find this difficult. Late applications are, in practice, accepted by UCAS throughout the remainder of the application cycle, but you should understand that they are considered by institutions at their discretion, and there can be no guarantee that they will be given the same full level of consideration as applications received by the advisory closing date.

Take care to enter the details of the institutions and courses clearly and correctly on the application. For Queen's, the institution code name is QBELF and the institution code is Q75. These should be entered in the Choices section of your UCAS application. A Campus Code is not required.

Queen’s University Belfast Terms and Conditions 2017 Entry
The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/TermsandConditions/

Expand+In addition to the entrance requirements below, it is essential that you read the How We Choose Our Students PDF prior to submitting your UCAS application.

This information is prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates and the gr...

Hide-In addition to the entrance requirements below, it is essential that you read the How We Choose Our Students PDF prior to submitting your UCAS application.

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 and entrance requirements are reviewed annually.

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

All applicants (except Access/Foundation applicants) must normally have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C to include English Language or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, Mathematics and a Science subject (i.e. Biology/ Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Double Award Science or Single Award Science). GCSE Applied Science is not acceptable in lieu of GCSE Science.

Applicants offering Access/Foundation courses must also have a grade C in GCSE Mathematics and a Science subject or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Within an Access programme, a pass in NICATS Mathematics and in a Level 2/3 Biology or Chemistry or Physics module (minimum of 15% of the programme) would fulfil the requirements.

In addition to the GCSE requirements, or equivalent, applicants must offer one of the following qualifications:

A-level: BCC including a relevant Science (Biology/ Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) OR BBC where a relevant Science subject is not offered.

BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits): successful completion with 60 Credits at Distinction and 120 Credits at Merit in a relevant Science-based course OR successful completion with 80 Credits at Distinction and 100 Merits in a non-relevant Science-based course.

Access/Foundation Course: an average mark of 65% where at least half of the overall programme is in Biology or Chemistry or Physics OR an average mark of 70% is required for non-Science-based access courses.

BTEC HND: successful completion with a minimum of Merits in at least 12 of the 16 units and Passes in all other units.

BTEC HNC: successful completion with a minimum of a Merit grade in each unit.

Scottish Highers: BBBCC where a relevant Science subject is offered (see list under A-level requirements) OR BBBBC where a relevant Science subject is not offered. All applicants must have a minimum of 5 Standards at grade 3 or a minimum of 5 Intermediates at grade C to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.

Graduate: Honours Degree (minimum third class); Ordinary Degree (minimum pass). Graduates must satisfy the GCSE Mathematics and Science requirements as above.

Open University Credits: a minimum of 120 OU Credits

Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4H4 at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is offered (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) OR H3H3H3H3H4 at Higher Level where a relevant Science subject is not offered. All applicants - if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics and a Science subject.

International qualifications
For information on international qualification equivalents, please click on Your Country in the International Students website.

Please note: the BSc Hons programmes in Nursing and Midwifery are not suitable for international candidates who are already qualified nurses and midwives in their own country, as much of the learning would be repeated. Nurses and midwives who are qualified to diploma level are eligible to apply for the BSc (Hons) Health Studies or BSc (Hons) Health & Clinical Studies, designed to bring your qualification to degree level. For full details, please visit the School of Nursing and Midwifery website.

If you wish to make an enquiry about these, or any of the other Continuing Professional Development programmes, please email the School of Nursing and Midwifery at nur.registry@qub.ac.uk

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

If you are an international student and you do not meet the entrance requirements, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Queen's University Belfast, which will prepare you for successful study on these degree courses. INTO at Queen's is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Engineering and Science

For all applicants
•all applicants must meet the academic entrance requirements by 31 August 2017.
•additional academic criteria may be applied at shortlisting depending on the volume of applications.
•applicants being considered for an offer based on meeting academic criteria will be shortlisted for interview on the UCAS Personal Statement scored against criteria set by Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (NIPEC). As part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirement for face-to-face contact, scored face-to-face interviews with eligible applicants will normally take place between January and March. Offers will be made on the results of the interview. More detail can be found on the School’s website.
•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).

Expand+Why Queen's?
Unique: Queen's is the only university in Northern Ireland offering degrees in all four fields of Nursing, enabling an innovative approach to inter-professional education.

Facilities: we have one of the leading simulation suites in E...

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Unique: Queen's is the only university in Northern Ireland offering degrees in all four fields of Nursing, enabling an innovative approach to inter-professional education.

Facilities: we have one of the leading simulation suites in Europe, allowing students to undertake skills training in a safe, controlled environment.

Funding: students undertaking our programmes may be eligible to have their fees paid by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety Northern Ireland (DHSS&PS), and to receive a bursary.

Study Abroad: students may have the opportunity to complete their final practice module abroad.

Learning and Teaching
At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.

On the BSc (Hons) in Nursing we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies and a world class library that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners. Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this course are:
•Lectures: introduce basic information about new topics as a starting point for further self-directed private study/reading. Lectures also provide opportunities to ask questions, gain some feedback and advice on assessments (normally delivered in large groups to all year group peers).
•Practicals: where you will have opportunities to develop technical skills and apply theoretical principles to real-life or practical contexts. All nursing students have opportunities to engage in interprofessional education (IPE) activities. You will be expected to attend 100% of practical classes within the relevant nursing modules
•E-Learning technologies: Information associated with lectures and assignments is often communicated via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Queen’s Online. A range of e-learning experiences are also embedded in the degree through, for example: interactive group workshops in a flexible learning space, podcasts and interactive web-based learning activities.
•Seminars/tutorials: Significant amounts of teaching are carried out in small groups (typically 10-20 students). These provide an opportunity for students to engage with academic staff who have specialist knowledge of the topic, to ask questions of them and to assess your own progress and understanding with the support of peers. You should also expect to make presentations and other contributions to these groups.
•Self-directed study: This is an essential part of life as a Queen’s student when important private reading, engagement with e-learning resources, reflection on feedback to date and research work for assignments is carried out.
•Work Practice placements: Students will undertake clinical placements regularly throughout the programme. This enhances the link from theory to practice in nursing and provides students with a wide variety of opportunities and experiences in all fields of nursing. It is an essential component of the programme ensuring that the student has sufficient opportunities to develop skill and competence in care provision and decision making, meeting the requirements for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2010)
•Personal Tutor: Undergraduates are allocated a Personal Tutor during Level 1 and 2 who meets with them on several occasions during the year to support their academic development.

Expand+Overview
This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners.

Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and...

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This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners.

Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland.

Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.

Expand+Course Content (including module information)
Designed to meet the targets set by Transforming Your Care, this programme develops all the knowledge, skills and attributes central to practice: patient/client-centred; clinically effective; competent a...

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Designed to meet the targets set by Transforming Your Care, this programme develops all the knowledge, skills and attributes central to practice: patient/client-centred; clinically effective; competent and safe; evidence-based; and established on caring and ethical principles. We continually apply the results of our ground-breaking research to our teaching to ensure that our programme content is as up to date and relevant as possible to the changing needs of the population.

Expand+Assessment (general): The way in which you are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each module. Modules are assessed through project work, written assignments, written and oral examinations. Details of how each module is asse...

Hide-Assessment (general): The way in which you are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each module. Modules are assessed through project work, written assignments, written and oral examinations. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in the Module Handbook which is provided to all students at the start of each module.

Feedback (general): As students progress through their course at Queen’s they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, placement supervisors, personal tutors, advisers of study and peers. University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:
•Feedback provided via formal written comments and marks relating to work that you, as an individual or as part of a group, have submitted.
•Face to face comment. This may include occasions when you make use of the lecturers’ advertised “office hours” to help you to address a specific query.
•Placement employer comments or references.
•Online or emailed comment.
•General comments or question and answer opportunities at the end of a lecture, seminar or tutorial.
•Pre-submission advice regarding the standards you should aim for and common pitfalls to avoid. In some instances, this may be provided in the form of model answers or exemplars which you can review in your own time.
•Feedback and outcomes from practical classes.
•Comment and guidance provided by staff from specialist support services such as, Careers, Employability and Skills or the Learning Development Service.

Once you have reviewed your feedback, you will be encouraged to identify and implement further improvements to the quality of your work.

Expand+Career Prospects
Studying for a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from...

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Studying for a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by employers both nationally and internationally.

The majority of our graduates pursue a career in nursing which is an interesting, rewarding and challenging career where work can be in a variety of health care settings from accident and emergency to working in patients' homes, with people of all ages and backgrounds. Nursing can also offer a diverse range of post registration opportunities to specialise in areas such as counselling; public health and health promotion; acute care, as well as education and research.

The Prospects website provides further information concerning the types of jobs that attract Nursing Graduates.

Further study is also an option open to Nursing graduates. For taught postgraduate programmes, students can follow the Masters In Advanced Professional Practice or the Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Students can also choose from a comprehensive list of research topicsto follow research degree programmes.

Other Career-related information: Queen’s is a member of the Russell Group and, therefore, one of the 20 universities most-targeted by leading graduate employers. Queen’s students will be advised and guided about career choice and, through the Degree Plus initiative, will have an opportunity to seek accreditation for skills development and experience gained through the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. See Queen’s University Belfast full Employability Statement for further information.

Degree Plus and other related initiatives: Recognising student diversity, as well as promoting employability enhancements and other interests, is part of the developmental experience at Queen’s. Students are encouraged to plan and build their own, personal skill and experiential profile through a range of activities including; recognised Queen’s Certificates, placements and other work experiences (at home or overseas), Erasmus study options elsewhere in Europe, learning development opportunities and involvement in wider university life through activities, such as clubs, societies, and sports.

Queen’s actively encourages this type of activity by offering students an additional qualification, the Degree Plus Award (and the related Researcher Plus Award for PhD and MPhil students). Degree Plus accredits wider experiential and skill development gained through extra-curricular activities that promote the enhancement of academic, career management, personal and employability skills in a variety of contexts. As part of the Award, students are also trained on how to reflect on the experience(s) and make the link between academic achievement, extracurricular activities, transferable skills and graduate employment. Participating students will also be trained in how to reflect on their skills and experiences and can gain an understanding of how to articulate the significance of these to others, e.g. employers.

Overall, these initiatives, and Degree Plus in particular, reward the energy, drive, determination and enthusiasm shown by students engaging in activities over-and-above the requirements of their academic studies. These qualities are amongst those valued highly by graduate employers.