BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice (Acute Care)
120 credits total at Level 6, including:
- 60 credits – Acute Care Pathway modules or modules from other clinical pathways
- 20 credits – NA6133 Evidence-Based Practice module
- 40 credits – NA6169 Quality Improvement Proposal module
Click on the module name below for each module’s content, entry requirements, dates and fees.
| Module Name | Credits |
| Acute Care Pathway: | |
| Care of the Acutely Ill Adult | 20 |
| Child Physical Assessment | 20 |
| Physical Assessment of Adults | 20 |
| Renal: Dialysis and Enhanced Renal Care | 20 |
| Renal: Acute Kidney Injury | 20 |
| Respiratory Care | 20 |
| Work Based Learning | 20 |
The following modules can be taken as part of the Acute Care pathway but are homed in other courses in the School:
| Module Name | Credits |
| Child Protection | 20 |
The following modules can be taken as part of the Acute Care Pathway from any of the other Clinical Pathways:
| Module Name | Credits |
| Cardiac Care Pathway: | |
| 12-lead ECG Interpretation | 20 |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 20 |
| Cardiac Arrhythmias | 20 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Physical Assessment of Cardiac and Respiratory Conditions | 20 |
| Emergency Care Pathway: | |
| Emergency Care | 20 |
| Minor Injuries and Illnesses | 20 |
| Intensive Care Pathway: | |
| Intensive Care: Foundations of Practice | 30 |
| Intensive Care: Enhancing Practice | 30 |
| Neonatal Care Pathway: | |
| Neonatal Intensive Care and QIS | 30 |
| Neonatal Work Based Learning | 30 |
Acute Care Pathway leader
Lesley White L.White2@brighton.ac.uk
Further BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice course information and how to apply
**The non-honours BSc Clinical Practice (Acute Care) degree award is an early exit option after completing the 60-credit Acute Care Pathway
**Students should register for the BSc (Hons) Professional Practice course if they want to combine clinical modules with other non-clinical modules within a top-up BSc degree.
