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<strong>Postgraduate</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>in</strong> Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Anette Du Plooy, <strong>Programme</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator<br />
<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> University<br />
School of Health and Social Care<br />
MRG48, Jack Straw’s Lane<br />
<strong>Oxford</strong> OX3 0FL<br />
ENGLAND<br />
Tel: +44 (0)1865 488111<br />
Email: mscnurs<strong>in</strong>g@brookes.ac.uk<br />
International Applicants<br />
Thank you for your enquiry regard<strong>in</strong>g the above named programme that is offered at<br />
the School of Health and Social Care, <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> University.<br />
To help you through the application process there is a checklist and FAQ sheet <strong>in</strong><br />
this pack, which highlights everyth<strong>in</strong>g that you will need to return to us <strong>in</strong> order to<br />
have your application processed and be considered for a place.<br />
Fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />
On the Fund<strong>in</strong>g Statement, you will need to fill <strong>in</strong> the form and tick one of the options<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g fund<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
At http://www.brookes.ac.uk you will f<strong>in</strong>d further <strong>in</strong>formation about study<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>Oxford</strong><br />
<strong>Brookes</strong> University and the School of Health and Social Care. <strong>Programme</strong>s at the<br />
School are consistently given high rat<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> Quality Assurance Agency reviews. As<br />
we receive a high volume of applications, we recommend that you read the<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation provided closely and act early <strong>in</strong> order to avoid disappo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />
If you have any specific questions that are not covered <strong>in</strong> this application pack or on<br />
the web, then please feel free to contact me via email publichealth@brookes.ac.uk<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g it clear <strong>in</strong> the Subject head<strong>in</strong>g that you are enquir<strong>in</strong>g about the Public Health<br />
<strong>Programme</strong> or modules there<strong>in</strong>, or by phone on 01865 488111. My office hours are<br />
8.00-4.45 Mon-Thurs, 8.00-12.00pm Friday.<br />
We hope this programme meets your cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g professional development needs<br />
and we look forward to hear<strong>in</strong>g from you and assist<strong>in</strong>g you with the application<br />
process.<br />
K<strong>in</strong>d regards.<br />
Anette Du Plooy
International Checklist of Documents <strong>in</strong> this Mail<strong>in</strong>g<br />
- <strong>Postgraduate</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>in</strong> Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Item<br />
Cover<strong>in</strong>g letter<br />
General Course Information<br />
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document<br />
Application Form<br />
Fund<strong>in</strong>g Statement<br />
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Checklist of Documents to Support your Application: email<br />
documents to: adu-plooy@brookes.ac.uk<br />
Item<br />
Submitted on l<strong>in</strong>e application via UKPass: www.ukpass.ac.uk<br />
Two Reference Forms<br />
Certified copies of Higher Education Certificates<br />
English Language Certificate (to be no more than 2 years old if<br />
IELTS or TOEFL) if English is not your first language for EU<br />
applicants only<br />
Fund<strong>in</strong>g Statement
School of Health and Social Care<br />
Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
➜<br />
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Post-qualify<strong>in</strong>g BSc (Hons)<br />
Taught by distance learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>Postgraduate</strong> MSc / PGDip / PGCert<br />
Taught by mixed mode or distance learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Our Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong> courses are<br />
open to UK, EU and International<br />
nurs<strong>in</strong>g professionals who wish<br />
to either top-up to a degree or<br />
develop a deeper understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of the contribution nurs<strong>in</strong>g can<br />
make to health care provision.
Courses overview<br />
We are pleased to offer nurs<strong>in</strong>g professionals the<br />
opportunity to cont<strong>in</strong>ue with their studies at either<br />
post-qualify<strong>in</strong>g level or postgraduate level by offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
various entry and exit po<strong>in</strong>ts to suit your requirements.<br />
The level of study you choose will depend on how you<br />
meet the entry requirements criteria for each of the<br />
courses.<br />
The aim of the course is to provide you with a learn<strong>in</strong>g environment,<br />
which enables you to <strong>in</strong>crease your knowledge of nurs<strong>in</strong>g practice<br />
and to ga<strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to issues that impact on nurs<strong>in</strong>g locally,<br />
nationally and globally.<br />
The teach<strong>in</strong>g team has a wide range of skills, professional<br />
and academic experience. A number of team members have<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational experience through our collaboration <strong>in</strong> Hong Kong,<br />
where we deliver this course overseas.<br />
We adopt a student centred approach to teach<strong>in</strong>g and learn<strong>in</strong>g that<br />
encourages you to atta<strong>in</strong> your full potential as a lifelong learner.<br />
To facilitate this, a variety of teach<strong>in</strong>g methods are used with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
virtual learn<strong>in</strong>g environment, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g guided study us<strong>in</strong>g learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
support material, discussion boards and self-directed study.<br />
We offer a very friendly and supportive environment <strong>in</strong> which to<br />
learn and consistently receive very high satisfaction rat<strong>in</strong>gs for our<br />
student support and learn<strong>in</strong>g resources <strong>in</strong> national and university<br />
student surveys.<br />
Key facts...<br />
Both courses start <strong>in</strong> either September (Semester 1)<br />
or January (Semester 2).<br />
Full-time: 12 months.<br />
Part-time: up to 3 years.<br />
The application code for both courses is HC92.<br />
BSc (Hons) Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Teach<strong>in</strong>g is delivered via distance learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
This course comprises eight modules (seven s<strong>in</strong>gle modules,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g two alternative compulsory modules and one double<br />
dissertation module), which are studied at Advanced Level.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gle modules are worth 15 CATS credits and require 150 hours<br />
of student effort. The double module (dissertation) is worth 30<br />
CATS credits and requires 300 hours of student effort.<br />
MSc Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Teach<strong>in</strong>g is delivered via mixed mode or distance learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Certifi cate comprises three s<strong>in</strong>gle modules.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gle modules are worth 60 CATS credits at M Level and require<br />
200 hours of student effort. The <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Diploma comprises<br />
six modules worth 120 CATS credits.<br />
A full master’s comprises n<strong>in</strong>e modules <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a triple<br />
dissertation module worth 180 CATS credits.<br />
A triple dissertation module is worth 60 CATS credits at M Level<br />
and requires 600 hours of student effort.<br />
Note: You may be eligible for transferred certifi cated credit, if you<br />
can produce transcripts of equivalent study <strong>in</strong> one or more<br />
modular areas. If you wish to transfer credit, you will be<br />
required to produce transcripts. You are advised to make<br />
<strong>in</strong>itial enquiries through the Course Leader, Marion Waite.<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 488122<br />
Email: mscnurs<strong>in</strong>g@brookes.ac.uk<br />
If you choose to enrol on the distance learn<strong>in</strong>g course, all your<br />
modules will be delivered electronically us<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Brookes</strong> Virtual<br />
Gateway Learn<strong>in</strong>g Environment. If you choose to enrol on the<br />
mixed mode course, fi ve modules will be delivered us<strong>in</strong>g a blended<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g approach <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g attendance at our Marston Road site <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Oxford</strong> and two modules will be delivered via distance learn<strong>in</strong>g.
BSc (Hons) Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Taught by distance learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Nurs<strong>in</strong>g and Midwifery Council (NMC) <strong>in</strong>dicated <strong>in</strong> its review<br />
of pre-registration nurs<strong>in</strong>g education that nurs<strong>in</strong>g will become an<br />
all graduate profession. This <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> course is designed<br />
specifi cally for UK, EU and International nurses who hold a<br />
diploma <strong>in</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g qualifi cation, and who wish to develop<br />
their professional practice and top-up to degree level through<br />
distance learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Distance learn<strong>in</strong>g is an ideal option if you are unable to<br />
attend university to study. As an alternative, you can study<br />
<strong>in</strong> a stimulat<strong>in</strong>g and dynamic onl<strong>in</strong>e environment, which<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>es the convenience of study at home with the<br />
opportunity for <strong>in</strong>teraction with course tutors and other<br />
students. Us<strong>in</strong>g digital technologies will enable you to<br />
develop skills that will be essential for your future practice.<br />
The application of theory to your day-to-day practice<br />
experience will help you to understand the changes<br />
with<strong>in</strong> your work<strong>in</strong>g environment and how to manage its<br />
complexities and challenges. Assessment is focused on<br />
coursework.<br />
Course content<br />
The course content focuses on issues such as:<br />
• leadership and management<br />
• cl<strong>in</strong>ical governance<br />
• health promotion<br />
• <strong>in</strong>fection prevention and control<br />
• research.<br />
Specifi c entry requirements<br />
Access to the course is open to those who meet the follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria.<br />
You must:<br />
• have 240 CATS credits on entry to the course,<br />
• have reliable access to the <strong>in</strong>ternet, preferably through a<br />
broadband connection,<br />
• be a registered nurse <strong>in</strong> your own country.<br />
• Applicants whose home language is not English must<br />
demonstrate that their level of English is appropriate for study<br />
at post-qualify<strong>in</strong>g level with fl uent writ<strong>in</strong>g skills. The English<br />
language requirements are IELTS level 6.5 or above, TOEFL<br />
600/250 or above, or equivalent.<br />
For details please contact the <strong>Programme</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator.<br />
Our admission processes are guided by the university’s<br />
admission and equal opportunities policies.<br />
Note for International applicants. This course does not:<br />
• lead to registration with the Nurs<strong>in</strong>g and Midwifery Council (NMC)<br />
<strong>in</strong> the UK,<br />
• have a practice based component,<br />
• lead to employment with<strong>in</strong> the UK while study<strong>in</strong>g or after you have<br />
completed the course.<br />
There may be opportunities for you to use APEL (Accreditation of<br />
Prior Experiential Learn<strong>in</strong>g) as part of your application.<br />
If you are uncerta<strong>in</strong> about your eligibility, please do contact us.<br />
We will be happy to discuss this with you and to clarify your position<br />
with regard to your application.
MSc Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
Taught by mixed mode or distance learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
As a nurse, you may work <strong>in</strong> any area of the world as part of the<br />
largest s<strong>in</strong>gle health care profession. You are therefore ideally<br />
placed to improve the quality and delivery of health care to<br />
patients and their families. There is considerable and compell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
evidence to show that nurses make a difference to the health and<br />
wellbe<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>in</strong>dividuals, families and populations (Spilsbury and<br />
Meyer 2001, Cunn<strong>in</strong>gham 2004). One example from Corner et<br />
al (2003) is the impact that specialist nurses have <strong>in</strong> cancer care,<br />
where they have been identifi ed to improve outcomes for patients<br />
with cancer.<br />
This excit<strong>in</strong>g MSc <strong>in</strong> Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong> from <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong><br />
University is offered as an onl<strong>in</strong>e distance learn<strong>in</strong>g or mixed mode<br />
course. It is open to UK, EU and <strong>in</strong>ternational nurses who wish to<br />
undertake advanced postgraduate study with a premier academic<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution that has close l<strong>in</strong>ks with nationally and <strong>in</strong>ternally<br />
recognised cl<strong>in</strong>ical sett<strong>in</strong>gs and expert practitioners. This course<br />
is delivered with a team of lecturers and researchers with a wealth<br />
of practice and research experience and a rich track record of<br />
research publications <strong>in</strong> areas of relevance to nurs<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The MSc <strong>in</strong> Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong> is designed to progress your practice<br />
to an advanced level, enabl<strong>in</strong>g you to develop as a senior<br />
practitioner, educator, researcher or manager. This course will help<br />
you to develop your practice, with confi dence that it is based on<br />
the best available evidence to make effective nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terventions.<br />
Specifi c entry requirements<br />
Access to this course is open to qualifi ed nurses who hold up-todate<br />
and current registration with<strong>in</strong> their country of orig<strong>in</strong>, who meet<br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria:<br />
• Normally hold a UK honours degree or equivalent overseas degree<br />
from a recognised <strong>in</strong>stitution.<br />
• Students who do not hold a fi rst degree or equivalent will be<br />
required to submit an assignment which will be taken <strong>in</strong>to account<br />
as part of their application.<br />
• Applicants whose home language is not English must<br />
demonstrate that their level of English is appropriate for study at<br />
post-qualify<strong>in</strong>g level with fl uent writ<strong>in</strong>g skills. The English<br />
language requirements are IELTS level 6.5 or above, TOEFL<br />
600/250 or above, or equivalent. For details please contact the<br />
<strong>Programme</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator. Our admission processes are guided<br />
by the university’s admission and equal opportunities policies.<br />
• Applicants must hold current nurs<strong>in</strong>g registration with<strong>in</strong> their home<br />
country and be employed with<strong>in</strong> current cl<strong>in</strong>ical nurs<strong>in</strong>g practice<br />
• Due to the nature of this course, each student will need<br />
reliable access to the <strong>in</strong>ternet, preferably through a broadband<br />
connection. You will need to have good IT skills and be profi cient<br />
<strong>in</strong> the use of <strong>in</strong>ternet and onl<strong>in</strong>e communication. For m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
computer specifi cations required for study, please contact the<br />
<strong>Programme</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator for advice (see How to apply)<br />
• Be successful <strong>in</strong> the selection process for this course (<strong>in</strong>terview<br />
or other).<br />
Note for International applicants. This course does not:<br />
• lead to registration with the Nurs<strong>in</strong>g and Midwifery Council (NMC)<br />
<strong>in</strong> the UK,<br />
• have a practice based component,<br />
• lead to employment with<strong>in</strong> the UK while study<strong>in</strong>g or after you have<br />
completed the course.<br />
Course content<br />
The content of the course will <strong>in</strong>clude the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• <strong>in</strong>fection prevention and control<br />
• health promotion<br />
• leadership<br />
• evidenced-based practice<br />
• research.<br />
References<br />
Corner J, Halliday D, Haviland J, Douglas HR, Bath P, Clark D,<br />
Normand C, Beech N, Hughes P, Marples R, Seymour J, Skilbeck<br />
J and Webb T (2003) Explor<strong>in</strong>g nurs<strong>in</strong>g outcomes for patients with<br />
advanced cancer follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tervention by Macmillan specialist<br />
palliative care nurses Issues and Innovations <strong>in</strong> Nurs<strong>in</strong>g Practice<br />
41(6) 561-574<br />
Cunn<strong>in</strong>gham R (2004) Advanced Practice Nurs<strong>in</strong>g Outcomes: A<br />
Review of Selected Empirical Literature Oncology Nurs<strong>in</strong>g Forum<br />
31(2) 219-232 Spilsbury K and Meyer J (2001) Defi n<strong>in</strong>g the nurs<strong>in</strong>g<br />
contribution to patient outcomes: lessons from a review of the<br />
literature exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g nurs<strong>in</strong>g outcomes, skill mix and chang<strong>in</strong>g roles<br />
Journal of Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Nurs<strong>in</strong>g 10 3-14
Course fees<br />
Fund<strong>in</strong>g arrangements vary across the UK. <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong><br />
University has a contract with the South Central Strategic Health<br />
Authority (cover<strong>in</strong>g the geographical areas of <strong>Oxford</strong>shire, Berkshire<br />
(East and West) and Buck<strong>in</strong>ghamshire), and the South West<br />
Strategic Health Authority (cover<strong>in</strong>g Sw<strong>in</strong>don and Wiltshire). In these<br />
areas it may, therefore, be possible to receive fund<strong>in</strong>g for this course<br />
from your NHS employer. All applicants (UK, EU and International)<br />
will be required to provide details of their fund<strong>in</strong>g arrangements prior<br />
to enrolment on the course. Self-fund<strong>in</strong>g students are also welcome<br />
to apply.<br />
All applicants (UK, EU and <strong>in</strong>ternational) will be required to provide<br />
details of their fund<strong>in</strong>g arrangements prior to enrolment on the<br />
course. International applicants who are offered a place on the<br />
course will be asked to pay a deposit of £1,000 to secure a place<br />
on the course.<br />
Note: The MSc Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong> mixed mode course is <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the scholarship schemes offered by <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong>.<br />
For more details, visit our school website:<br />
http://shsc.brookes.ac.uk/courses/scholarships or email:<br />
shscpgscholarship@brookes.ac.uk<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g professional<br />
development<br />
There are many opportunities for you to cont<strong>in</strong>ue study<strong>in</strong>g after you<br />
complete the course. We have a range of s<strong>in</strong>gle modules, short<br />
and long award bear<strong>in</strong>g courses. For more <strong>in</strong>formation about all our<br />
course provision, go to our website: http://shsc.brookes.ac.uk/<br />
courses/cpd
How to apply<br />
If you would like an application form or more <strong>in</strong>formation about the<br />
courses, please contact the <strong>Programme</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator.<br />
When you submit an application form, you will be required to<br />
forward all the necessary documents such as references – please<br />
see the application pack where you will fi nd a ‘checklist of required<br />
documents.’ Applications are dealt with on a fi rst come, fi rst served<br />
basis. Please act early to avoid disappo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />
For general <strong>in</strong>formation about the school, visit our website:<br />
http://shsc.brookes.ac.uk<br />
<strong>Programme</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator<br />
Email: bscnurs<strong>in</strong>g@brookes.ac.uk (BSc study level)<br />
mscnurs<strong>in</strong>g@brookes.ac.uk (MSc study level)<br />
Telephone: +44 (0) 1865 488157<br />
Address: School of Health and Social Care<br />
<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> University<br />
Jack Straw’s Lane<br />
Marston<br />
<strong>Oxford</strong>, OX3 0FL, UK<br />
Why study<br />
at <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong>?<br />
• <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> University cont<strong>in</strong>ues to improve its position <strong>in</strong> the<br />
league tables due to good graduate prospects and strong student<br />
satisfaction rat<strong>in</strong>gs (The Times Good University Guide 2010).<br />
• We have a large and dedicated build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong> (Marston Road)<br />
and a campus <strong>in</strong> Sw<strong>in</strong>don (Ferndale), Wiltshire equipped with<br />
state-of-the-art classroom and cl<strong>in</strong>ical skills simulation suites and<br />
resources. To view our onl<strong>in</strong>e picture gallery, go to our website:<br />
http://shsc.brookes.ac.uk/picture-gallery<br />
• We have our own osteopathic cl<strong>in</strong>ics: Mill Court <strong>in</strong> Head<strong>in</strong>gton,<br />
<strong>Oxford</strong> and at Ferndale Campus <strong>in</strong> Sw<strong>in</strong>don offer<strong>in</strong>g a full range of<br />
osteopathic treatments to University students, staff, NHS staff and<br />
the general public. http://shsc.brookes.ac.uk/osteocl<strong>in</strong>ics<br />
• Our courses are open to a wide range of health and social care<br />
professionals provid<strong>in</strong>g highly fl exible cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g professional<br />
development (CPD) study opportunities with part-time, full-time<br />
and mixed mode options (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g opportunities for<br />
e-learn<strong>in</strong>g, blended and distance learn<strong>in</strong>g).<br />
• The school supports multi and <strong>in</strong>terprofessional learn<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g, and many of our courses are either fully multiprofessional<br />
or offer excellent opportunities for shared learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• Our lecturers are experienced <strong>in</strong> their specialist practice area and<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> excellent practice l<strong>in</strong>ks with those areas locally or across<br />
the region.<br />
• Many of our lecturers have reputations for excellence and have<br />
established l<strong>in</strong>ks with colleagues, organisations and <strong>in</strong>stitutions at<br />
national and <strong>in</strong>ternational level.<br />
• The school has a strong research profi le, with experienced<br />
researchers work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> areas of cancer care, children and families,<br />
drugs and alcohol, physical rehabilitation and enablement, and<br />
<strong>in</strong>terprofessional education & collaborative practice.<br />
• <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> is rated <strong>in</strong>ternationally excellent across a broad<br />
range of subjects <strong>in</strong> the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise<br />
(RAE). 70% of our research <strong>in</strong> Allied Health Professions and<br />
<strong>Studies</strong> was rated as be<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>in</strong>ternational signifi cance <strong>in</strong> the<br />
2008, and of this, 10% was rated as world-lead<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• <strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> is a student centred <strong>in</strong>stitution that is fully<br />
committed to each <strong>in</strong>dividual achiev<strong>in</strong>g their potential. To support<br />
this, both the school and the university offer a broad range of<br />
student support schemes to facilitate learn<strong>in</strong>g and development.<br />
www.brookes.ac.uk/study<strong>in</strong>g/brookeslife/support<br />
• The school has been awarded the highest commendation<br />
possible, for all its programmes and courses, by the Quality<br />
Assurance Agency, follow<strong>in</strong>g their Major Review of the school’s<br />
educational provision <strong>in</strong> 2005.<br />
• We have an excellent track record of high levels of student<br />
satisfaction, low student attrition rates and high employability.<br />
To obta<strong>in</strong> a large-pr<strong>in</strong>t copy of (or sections of) this publication or to enquire about other formats please<br />
contact +44 (0) 1865 484848 or email query@brookes.ac.uk<br />
<strong>Oxford</strong> <strong>Brookes</strong> University and the School of Health and Social Care actively support equality <strong>in</strong> education and welcome applications from all<br />
people representative of our diverse community.<br />
For more details please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/services/hr/eod or phone +44 (0) 1865 485929.<br />
Promot<strong>in</strong>g Excellence <strong>in</strong> Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Professional Development<br />
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Nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Studies</strong><br />
International FAQ Sheet<br />
Is there any fund<strong>in</strong>g available?<br />
Yes. The John Henry <strong>Brookes</strong> International Scholarship is available to a select<br />
number of applicants who are jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>in</strong> September. Scholarship<br />
applications must be received by the University no later than the first week of May.<br />
The selection is made by key members of the School and one <strong>in</strong>dividual from another<br />
School/Department with<strong>in</strong> the University. Information about this and an application<br />
form can be found at:<br />
http://shsc.brookes.ac.uk/students/scholarships.html<br />
There are also fund<strong>in</strong>g opportunities from fund<strong>in</strong>g bodies outside of the University.<br />
Please refer to the University’s web pages relat<strong>in</strong>g to this. Staff with<strong>in</strong> the Student<br />
Support Office will also be able to assist:<br />
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/study<strong>in</strong>g/f<strong>in</strong>ance/support/pg_<strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
Direct Telephone no.: +44 (0)1865 483172<br />
Who can apply to the postgraduate programme?<br />
Students come from a variety of backgrounds:<br />
• From all cl<strong>in</strong>ical and non-cl<strong>in</strong>ical discipl<strong>in</strong>es and professional groups with<strong>in</strong><br />
health and social care organisations, as part of their cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g professional<br />
development;<br />
• Environmental workers;<br />
• Volunteers <strong>in</strong> the health and social care sector;<br />
• Those who have recently graduated.<br />
Where will I live and how expensive is liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Oxford</strong>?<br />
Please refer to the follow<strong>in</strong>g sites for guidance on these and similar FAQs:<br />
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/<strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
How regularly will I have to attend the University for Lectures?<br />
You can expect to attend lectures two to three times per-week.
Duration of Study<br />
International students are required to complete their full <strong>Programme</strong> with<strong>in</strong> twelve<br />
months from their date of enrolment. As a postgraduate student you should expect to<br />
get a visa that lasts for four months after the completion date of the course given <strong>in</strong><br />
your acceptance of an unconditional offer letter.<br />
When do the Semesters run?<br />
The general rule is that Semester 1 runs for a twelve-week period from September to<br />
December and Semester 2 runs for a twelve-week period from late January to early<br />
May. More detailed <strong>in</strong>formation can be found at:<br />
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/study<strong>in</strong>g/teach<strong>in</strong>g/calendar<br />
What should I write <strong>in</strong> my Personal Statement?<br />
The aim is to provide the Course Leader with <strong>in</strong>formation regard<strong>in</strong>g your career<br />
objectives/plans and how your previous tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and relevant work experience makes<br />
you a suitable candidate, and what your future career aspirations are. Please write<br />
between 600 and 800 words.<br />
What are my chances of work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the UK after complet<strong>in</strong>g my studies?<br />
Realistically, work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the UK is highly competitive, as students are compet<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
UK and EU students for the few posts available. International students who<br />
successfully complete their degree may be able to apply for a Post-study work visa.<br />
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/work<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>theuk/igs/<br />
Similarly, Course Leaders will advise whether the course that students <strong>in</strong>tend to take<br />
will be recognised as a bridg<strong>in</strong>g course for those wish<strong>in</strong>g to take the Professional and<br />
L<strong>in</strong>guistics Assessments Board test (PLAB) or those wish<strong>in</strong>g to register with the<br />
Health Professions Council (HPC).<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
The mode of assessment for the modules varies from discursive written assignments<br />
of 3,000 words or more, to exam<strong>in</strong>ations and group presentations. Further<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation is available from the Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator and Course Leader.<br />
Where does the teach<strong>in</strong>g take place?<br />
The majority of the teach<strong>in</strong>g takes place at the School of Health and Social Care,<br />
Jack Straw’s Lane. Please go to the follow<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>k for the maps:<br />
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/shsc/reachus.html<br />
Park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
There is no park<strong>in</strong>g available either at the School, or on the Head<strong>in</strong>gton Campus<br />
because it’s situated <strong>in</strong> a residential area, and so students make use of either the<br />
<strong>Brookes</strong> Bus, or the Park & Ride Facilities that are on offer:<br />
http://www.brookesbus.net/<br />
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/travel/buses/parkandride<br />
Any other questions? You have the Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator’s contact details on the<br />
cover letter, so give them a r<strong>in</strong>g!
PAC 08 b<br />
FUNDING STATEMENT<br />
for<br />
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS<br />
(PLEASE complete <strong>in</strong> CAPITAL LETTERS and return with your application)<br />
Applicant No.:<br />
Course commencement date:<br />
Surname:<br />
First Name(s)<br />
Title of course to be undertaken:<br />
PAYMENT<br />
(Please tick as applicable.)<br />
1. Government Grant<br />
Please provide a grant letter from your government <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>voic<strong>in</strong>g details.<br />
OR<br />
2. Sponsorship by Employer or other fund<strong>in</strong>g body<br />
Please provide a sponsorship letter from your employer/fund<strong>in</strong>g body <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>voic<strong>in</strong>g details.<br />
OR<br />
3. I will be fund<strong>in</strong>g myself<br />
Please note: payment to cover your first semester’s fees are due when you<br />
enrol.<br />
Office use only below here:<br />
University course code<br />
No of modules <strong>in</strong> current academic year<br />
No of modules <strong>in</strong> total<br />
Completion date