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Regulations for the BSc (Hons) in Public Health Practice
This modularised programme can be achieved by gaining 120 credits at level HE3 through one of two distinct pathways:
- General Public Health Practice
- Specialist Community Public Health Nursing leading to registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register as specialist community public health nurses [NMC 2004].
Criteria for Admission
The School adheres to the University's Equal Opportunity Policy and to those statutory/professional obligations associated with practice. In this capacity, the School welcomes applications from candidates who meet the following entry requirements:
- Satisfy the regulations for admission to undergraduate courses as specified in Section IV of the General Regulations.
- Be able to demonstrate financial and practical support for your studies.
- The normal requirement for entry is 120 HE1 and 120 HE2 credits in place.
- Opportunity and employer support to access a Practice Teacher/Mentor in practice.
- You should normally have at least two years relevant work experience some of which must be at a senior level.
- You must be able to satisfy the Programme Leader that you are competent to pursue the programme.
- An offer of a place will be conditional on meeting any outstanding academic requirements, health and criminal records checks.
- The right to refuse admission to the programme shall be reserved by the Programme Leader. If you satisfy all the entry requirements, and with the agreement of the Head of School, a recommendation will be made that you should be accepted. Formal notification of acceptance will be made through the School Registry.
- You will be considered on an individual basis for transfer of credits in accordance with University regulations and the School's Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) procedures.
- Reasonable adjustments will be made to enable applicants with disabilities to undertake the programme in line with the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act [1995].
Specific Criteria for Admission - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
These are as follows:
- You should fully comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's requirements for programmes designed to meet the proficiencies for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visitor) or (School Nurse) [NMC 2004]. You must be registered on either Part 1 or Part 2 of the NMC Register.
- You should have attended an interview by the selection panel. This normally consists of one lecturer in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, a senior representative of the Health Visitor/School Nursing service, and a representative of the sponsoring/seconding employer.
- The programme pathway for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act [1960]. This means that you will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau and any Police cautions and civil or criminal convictions will be revealed. You must disclose any Police record and discuss it, in confidence, with your employer/programme sponsor. Having a record will not necessarily prevent you from entering the programme pathway for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing.
It is important to note that, when assessing applications, your suitability to undertake the programme is being evaluated not your suitability for eventual registration on Part 3 of the NMC Register. The offer of a place is not a guarantee or suggestion of likelihood of registration at the end of the programme. On application for registration, the NMC considers each application individually and a decision is made based on each individual's circumstances particularly in relation to criminal records and health requirements. In addition, registration with the NMC on Part 3 of the Register does not guarantee employment. Employers will evaluate all applications for employment on an individual basis in relation to organisational policies and procedures.
Specific Criteria for Admission - International Students
These are as follows:
- Provide evidence of your ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
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