Nursing with Registration (Decelerated) BSc (Hons)

About the course

Please note all four fields of practice are now currently closed for home and EU students.

The Nursing with Registration (Decelerated) Degree enables graduates to register with the NMC in a chosen field of practice: Adult, Mental Health, Child or Learning Disability Nursing.

You will undertake the same theoretical and practical programme as the three year degree but over a four year period.

Reasons why you should choose to study Nursing with Registration (Decelerated) Degree at DMU

• Study a single registration field of practice over a four year period; allowing greater flexibility in managing your time and course requirements
• 94.3% of Nursing graduates seeking to enter employment or further study are successful within 6 months of completing their course, entering into ‘graduate level employment’ (DLHE)
• Upon completion of the course you will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Brand new clinical skills suites provide the opportunity to gain hands-on practical learning
• You will study 50% theory and 50% practice

You are supported by an enthusiastic mentor who works collaboratively with multi-professional health/social care teams and alongside university staff to ensure there are plentiful opportunities to gain a wide variety of learning and work experiences. While on placements, there are opportunities to work with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors.

You are supported by a robust system of personal tutors and teaching teams to ensure that individual potential is realised. You are assisted to develop personally, professionally and academically into a competent practitioner who is fit for practice as a registered nurse and to commence a rewarding future career in health and social care.

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Key facts

UCAS course codes:

B740 (Adult)
B73A (Child)
B76B (Mental Health)
B76A (Learning Disability)

Duration: Four years full-time (45 week year)

Institution code:D26

Entry and admission criteria

UCAS Points A minimum of 280 points GCSEs At least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths, English and Science. Plus one of the following: A Levels From a minimum of two A levels including at least two subjects at a grade C or above. (excluding General Studies, key skills and music exams)

• BTEC National Diploma normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at Distinction Merit Merit
• BTEC National Certificate only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Normally from Health and Social Care or Applied Science
• BTEC National Award only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Normally from Health and Social Care or Applied Science
• BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A2s) normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DMM
• BTEC Diploma (2 A2s) normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Distinction* Distinction*
• BTEC 90 credit Diploma only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Normally from Health and Social Care or Applied Science
• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (1 A2) only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Normally from Health and Social Care or Applied Science
• BTEC certificate (1 A1) only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Normally from Health and Social Care or Applied Science

Access Course
Pass. Access to Nursing and Midwifery/ Access to Science/ Applied Science/ Forensic Science. Maximum of 9 credits from study skills. English, Maths and Science GCSE equivalency required, 12 level 2 credits in each subject

International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points

You must complete an occupational health check, declaration form and enhanced CRB disclosure application form before starting the course (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy. Contact us for up-to-date information

You must complete an occupational health check, declaration form and enhanced CRB disclosure application form before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.

Interview required: Yes

International students:
If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

Teaching and assessment

A wide variety of teaching and learning methods are used including lectures, seminars, presentations and tutorials. You will also experience enquiry based/ problem solving and independent learning techniques, as well as a variety of e-learning facilities, and maintaining a professional portfolio.

You will complete blocks of clinical placements (30–37.5 hours per week) and blocks of theory hours (up to 16 hours per week). Week-long blocks for self-directed learning, reading, reflection and professional development are allocated throughout the course.

Inter-professional learning allows you to mix with other students/professionals, and understand wider issues and debates in the sector.

Course modules

1 year modules:

• Professional Responsibility 1
• Skills for Evidence for Professional Practice
• Foundations of Nursing Practice
• Promotion of Health and Well-being

2 year modules:

• Professional Responsibility 2
• Analysing Evidence for Healthcare
• Holistic Nursing Interventions
  Plus a choice of one optional module:
• Policy, Politics and Health
• Human Rights and Ethics
• Diversity and Healthcare Practice
• Governance, Quality and Risk
• International

3 year modules:

• Professional Responsibility 3
• Complex Care Needs
• Responding to Altered Health Needs
• Working in Partnership with Service Users and Carers

4 year modules:

• Professional Responsibility 4
• Dissertation
• Transitions to Professional Practice

Work experience and placements

You will benefit from placements in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northampton's hospitals and community placements.

From January 2013, exciting opportunities for placements in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's hospitals and community services are being developed. Students based in north Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire may wish to benefit from these placements.

You will work alongside a mentor to learn the practical application of nursing relevant to your chosen field of nursing practice.

50% of the course is based in clinical practice. Placements are based in a variety of hospitals, community, clinics and social care settings including caring for patients/clients in their own homes. This includes a range of different shift patterns across a 24 hour cycle.

Erasmus and elective placement opportunities are also available.

Uniform and Dress Code Policy
This course includes compulsory hospital and community placements; these are an essential component for completion of the course. Whilst on placement, students must adhere to the uniform / dress code policy of the placement provider. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS (UHL) trust. The UHL NHS Trusts and other placement providers have given careful consideration to cultural and religious needs relating to uniform policies / dress codes. These have been developed in conjunction with local / national cultural and religious bodies. This is to ensure that local / national infection control guidance is adhered to. Whilst every attempt has been made to accommodate individual needs, however, there are some areas where the need to fully comply with infection control guidance has overridden religious requirements.

Further information can be obtained by contacting HLS Admissions on +44(0) 116 257 7700

Graduate careers

Once qualified, our postgraduate study opportunities enhance your knowledge
and skills; including Masters degrees, Learning Beyond Registration modules and professional Doctorates.

Fees and funding

UK students currently benefit from a grant, means-tested bursary and payment of fees by the NHS. (Based on 2012 entry and may be subject to change.) This decelerated course attracts pro rata funding over the four years.

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Scholarships

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Facilities

Recent investment of £8 million in to our first-class teaching and learning facilities, develop your practical experience and enhance your employability upon graduation.

Purpose-built clinical skills areas allow you to apply theory to practice in a safe environment. You will receive guidance and support from staff, to ensure that your practical ability in the clinical skills suites is accurate.