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The BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare degree is a top-up degree with an emphasis on the evaluation and development of evidence-based practice and professional development. The course provides a blend of contemporary teaching and learning content commensurate with current health and social care practice delivery. You will be encouraged to reflect critically on workplace experiences and learning to further develop knowledge and skills in healthcare.
School of Nursing
BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare (top-up)
BSc Part-time 1 year
Our BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare Top-Up degree is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to enhance their clinical practice and professionalism. This program emphasises critical reflection on your workplace experiences, enabling you to deepen your knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. By building on previously earned academic credits, you’ll transition into this graduate qualification.
Our BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare Top-Up degree is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to enhance their clinical practice and professionalism. This program emphasises critical reflection on your workplace experiences, enabling you to deepen your knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. By building on previously earned academic credits, you’ll transition into this graduate qualification.
Award
BSc
Start date(s)
8 September 2025
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (1 year)
Campus location
University: Walsall Campus
School
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Why choose this course?
What happens on the course?
The BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare degree comprises a fixed diet of three core modules delivered across three semesters in the academic year. The course is delivered by a blended learning approach combining traditional face-to-face teaching with online learning activities and resources, offering a more flexible and personalised learning experience. Face-to-face teaching will be delivered on the Walsall campus. Throughout the course,e you will have access to a range of learning opportunities to promote your transformation into a graduate health professional. You will be able to examine your current practice through a critical lens and transform learning into professional practice.
For more information, please contact CPDNavigator@wlv.ac.uk.
Course Modules
Potential Career Paths
Graduate attributes are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare arena, and this course is designed to improve your effectiveness and influence in practice. The course provides a clear framework which supports both individual continuing professional development and workforce development.
The structure of the BSc Professional Practice in Healthcare programme allows you to personalise your learning and apply theory to practice. Successful completion of the three-module programme allows students to achieve a graduate qualification, which is recognised by UK healthcare employers.
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course!
As part of your studies, you will encounter a range of activities designed to promote and enhance your learning experience. Our use of blended learning activities encourages you to identify and address learning needs related to your practice. The virtual learning environment platform actively supports the module delivery and achievement of the learning outcomes to enhance the learning experience. You will be encouraged to access other learning resources, including online discussion forums to communicate and share ideas related to the module objectives.
The ability to use digital resources and equipment is a key attribute of a graduate nurse and reflects the need for healthcare staff to use advanced technologies in areas such as record keeping, delivery and management of care.
Workplace learning: We hope that as you develop graduate skills during your programme of study, you will be able to apply these skills in the practice setting. You will be able to reflect on personal and professional learning, the development of knowledge and skills, and identify strategies to influence healthcare in the future.
The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed
# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study
- You must have current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- You must be employed in a healthcare setting in the United Kingdom (UK).
- Applicants should apply directly to the University and if seeking support from an employer should agree means of financial support (if applicable) and negotiated time to attend university in advance of an application.
Other Requirements
- Applicants will need to demonstrate that on entry to the programme they have capability for digital and technological literacy to meet course outcomes. Evidence of digital literacy and technological literacy capability will therefore be aligned to the online application process.
“The opportunities and support provided are endless. If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can go the distance!”
Self-funding:
If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.
Gateway.Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Bursaries and Scholarships:
In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
