Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health)

Our program, BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Public Health) is designed for nurses interested to gain a professional qualification in health visiting, occupational health nursing or school nursing. The program proposes registered nurses a prospect to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills to enhance health. This course is appropriate for qualified nurses with a dedication to prevention and health advancement and evidence-based practice in a civic setting. They are enabled in acquiring their knowledge and competences to enhance the provision of health care, by employing appropriate theory, research, and support, to reflect modern perceptions.

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Programme Aim

The program aims to make sure that students are trained to promote health and social well-being through the accomplishment of the standards of proficiency of dedicated public health nursing. The course also concentrates on understanding and encouraging people in building a healthy lifestyle, as well as enhancing and protecting health in the public and private sectors.

Career Opportunities

• Public Health Practitioner
• Health Improvement Practitioner
• Data Analyst
• Health Campaign Manager

Intake

September

Entry Requirements

In order to be eligible for the course of study in Health Sciences candidates should have fulfilled the relevant minimum qualifications indicated under one of the following three categories.

Category (1)

(a) Sri Lankan GCE AL: A minimum of 3 "S" passes in the approved AL subjects including Biology and Chemistry

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(b) Cambridge/Edexcel AL: A minimum of 3 "E" passes including Biology and Chemistry.

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(c) Sat for GCE AL in Biosystems Technology stream including Biosystems Technology and Science for Technology plus successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Science and Engineering (10 months)

Category (2)

Those without 3 AL passes as indicated in category (1) (a) OR (1)(b) but sat for AL examination in Biology stream AND successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Science and Engineering (6 month)

Category (3)

GCE OL 6 passes including Maths and successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Science and Engineering (12 months)

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Health Science Top up for registration at 3rd year:

Pearson Higher National Diploma/SQA Advanced Diploma or any other Diploma in relevant field to be considered on case by basis in consultation with Lincoln University