The course is a modular degree taught over three years with ten modules for study in each academic year. Each year a total of 45 weeks is devoted to theory and practice with half of the programme being devoted to theoretical aspects of nursing and half to practice. Students choose to study one of the four branches on application to the course. The first year of the course provides a 'Foundation for Practice' which is aimed at developing essential skills in the context of the branch speciality. Years 2 and 3 make up the Branch Programme.
Students experience clinical placement in a variety of both community and hospital setting.
Students will be allocated to a home base trust. However, in order to maximise the opportunity to gain experiences which may not be available in the home base, students will undertake experiences within other trusts. A variety of assessment methods will be utilised and evenly spread throughout the year thus giving students sufficient time to consolidate knowledge gained from each module before undertaking assessments or moving on to new topic areas. Emphasis will be placed on portfolio development and a profile of evidence linked to practice in order to reduce the number of written assignments students are expected to complete. Entry Requirements See Entry Requirements for Degree Courses .