Advances in Nursing Science 20 credits

You'll explore the development of nursing knowledge and to promote the integration of nursing philosophies, theories and research with practice. There will be opportunity to critically discuss contemporary issues and critical reflection on how advances in nursing science will influence you personally and professionally.

The course structure is blended, with academic support to identify and develop an individualised timetable of experiential work-based learning. You'll work with the academic team to apply new knowledge and insight to your practice through the production of original and academic evidence of your personal learning. 

Learning outcomes

• Critically appraise the development of nursing knowledge and the integration of nursing philosophies, theories and research with practice.
• Critically explore the challenges and opportunities that nurses face within the context of advancing nursing science.
• Debate the professional, political, legal and ethical demands of working within the context of advancing nursing science.
• Identify and critically reflect on your own role in advancing nursing science.

Assessment

100% reflective essay 3000 words- the student provides evidence-based analysis of the themes appearing or absent within their 3 or 4 patchwork texts. This reflexive analysis leads to a perspective transformation and to new learning to inform future practice.

Course dates

• 6th, 13th and 20th October 2025
• 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th November 2025

Course lead

Lorna Hollowood

Credits

20 credits

You'll need to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at Masters level.

For further information, please contact the programme team at advnursing-science@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Fees for 2025 entry

Microcredential (Home): £1,211

Please note the Microcredential is not open to International students.

Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.

Please note the deadline for submitting an application:

• Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
• Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.

Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.