Nursing (Adult) Blended Learning – Pre-registration MSc

The aim of this course is to equip you with the clinical skills and evidence-based knowledge you need to face the challenges of modern adult nursing.

You will learn how to:

• provide, lead, and coordinate care that is compassionate, and evidence based
• care for people with complex mental, physical, social, and behavioural needs
• care for people in various healthcare settings
• help promote health, protect health, and prevent ill health
• care for people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs
• care for people at the end of their life
• think critically and apply your knowledge and skills
• be emotionally intelligent and resilient, while managing your personal health and wellbeing.

Blended learning

The majority of the theory element of the course will be delivered online, using a variety of virtual and blended learning strategies. As such it’s important you have access to your own IT equipment (laptop or desktop and reliable internet connection) and have a good level of IT proficiency. You will be fully supported to engage with the learning platforms, via a 1-week IT support package (mandatory), which you will undertake prior to starting the course.

Whilst there is a lot of freedom to undertake the learning at a time that suits your needs, you will be expected to login online, at a set time each week during theory blocks, to engage with synchronous learning with your cohort. You will also be expected to attend campus, to engage in face-to-face simulation and mandatory training, which it is not possible for us to deliver online. The face-to-face theory, simulation and mandatory training and practice placements will equate to a minimum of 24 weeks per year.

Facilities and support

We will provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence as you develop your skills. You will learn using high-tech, innovative resources – including a fully equipped simulation centre – making your classes fun and engaging.

In addition, you will benefit from:

• teaching staff who are highly committed and specialists in their subjects
• a personal tutor to guide you through your course as well as access to the University’s mentoring service
• regular personalised feedback on your progress in theory and practice components.

Practice learning

Placement learning is an essential part of your course and will give you practical experience so that you can apply what you learn in a real-world setting. This will include learning to care for people in hospitals, in their homes or within a community setting.

You will be able to negotiate to some extent when you undertake these hours, within a specified block of time. However, you will be expected to work the shift pattern adopted by your placement area i.e. 12hr days, 7.5hr days etc. There will be a requirement to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays during your course to ensure you experience care giving, during the whole 24hr period.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring people with a disability are provided with equal access to their chosen course of study and facilities at the University of West London. Appropriate support can be provided to remove barriers faced in education because of a person’s disability. This support is called “reasonable adjustments”. 

We strongly encourage applicants to disclose their disability and discuss support requirements at the earliest opportunity by contacting our Wellbeing Team: online via the Student Hub or by email - wellbeing@uwl.ac.uk alternatively telephone 020 8231 2739. Early disclosure enables the University time to consider the individual support requirements that you may have and to identify whether reasonable adjustments can be made to help you with your studies prior to the start of the course. Some reasonable adjustments may not be possible in a placement setting due to professional standards and core competencies of the role so it is imperative these are considered prior to starting the course. 

It is important to understand that successful progression on this course is dependent on professional standards being met. By disclosing to the University, where reasonable adjustments can be made, the University will provide you with the support you need to meet these standards. See standards of proficiency for registered nurses to explore the standards appropriate to your chosen course.