curriculum for the bachelor’s degree programme of nursing ... · development-oriented situations...

Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing at UCC Curriculum 2016

1

Curriculum

for the

Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing at UCC

The curriculum entered into force on 1.8.2016

and was most recently amended on 29.6.2017.


2

Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4 2 The programme's objectives, graduate profile and structure ......................................................... 4

2.1 Objective as specified in the Ministerial Order on the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of

Nursing (Ministerial Order no. 508 of 30/5/2016) .................................................................. 4 2.2 Graduate profile ....................................................................................................................... 5

2.2.1 The nurse's core competences .......................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 The context for the nurse's area of activity ...................................................................... 5

2.2.3 Effect ................................................................................................................................ 5 2.2.4 The profession's development perspectives ..................................................................... 6

2.3 The structure of the study programme .................................................................................... 6 3 Programme duration and academic basis ....................................................................................... 7

3.1 Programme duration ................................................................................................................ 7

4 Overview of examinations under the education programme, and their scheduling ....................... 8

5 Qualifying study activities ............................................................................................................. 9

6 Interdisciplinary elements (20 ECTS) ............................................................................................ 9 6.1 Learning outcome for the interdisciplinary elements ............................................................ 10 6.2 The timing of the interdisciplinary elements of the programme ........................................... 10 6.3 Qualifying activities and examination of interdisciplinary elements .................................... 10

7 Semesters of the programme ........................................................................................................ 10 7.1 Semester 1 Nursing - Observation and assessment of patients’/citizens’ health challenges

and disease correlations ......................................................................................................... 10 7.1.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 10 7.1.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction ...................... 10

7.1.3 Learning outcome for Semester 1 .................................................................................. 11 7.1.4 Requirements for taking the internal examination in Semester 1 .................................. 11

7.1.5 Internal examination in Semester 1 ................................................................................ 12

7.2.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 12

7.2.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction ...................... 12 7.2.3 Learning outcome for Semester 2 .................................................................................. 13 7.2.4 Requirements for taking the external examination in Semester 2 ................................. 13

7.2.5 External examination in Semester 2............................................................................... 14

7.3 Semester 3. Nursing – situation-specific communication in interaction with

patients/citizens, relatives and professionals within and across sectors ................................ 14 7.3.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 14 7.3.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction ...................... 14 7.3.3 Learning outcome for Semester 3 .................................................................................. 15

7.3.4 Requirements for taking two internal examinations in Semester 3 ............................... 15 7.3.5 Internal examination in Semester 3 ................................................................................ 16

7.4 Semester 4. Nursing - Clinical leadership of patient care pathways ..................................... 16

7.4.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 16 7.4.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction ...................... 16 7.4.3 Learning outcome for Semester 4 .................................................................................. 17 7.4.4 Requirements for taking examinations in Semester 4 .................................................... 17

7.4.5 Internal examination in Semester 4 ................................................................................ 18 7.5 Semester 5. Nursing - Citizen and patient in critical situations ............................................ 18

7.5.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 18 7.5.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction ...................... 18 7.5.3 Learning outcome for Semester 5 .................................................................................. 19


3

7.5.4 Requirements for taking the examination in Semester 5 ............................................... 19 7.5.5 External examination in Semester 5............................................................................... 20

7.6 Semester 6 Nursing - Citizens and patients throughout the healthcare system .................... 20 7.6.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 20 7.6.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction ...................... 20 7.6.3 Learning outcome for Semester 6 .................................................................................. 20

7.6.4 Requirements for taking the examination in Semester 6 ............................................... 21 7.6.5 Internal examination in Semester 6 ................................................................................ 22

7.7 Semester 7. Nursing - Development of evidence-based and research-based practice .......... 22 7.7.1 Number of ECTS ........................................................................................................... 22 7.7.2 Learning outcome for Semester 7 .................................................................................. 22

7.7.3 Requirements of the bachelor project ............................................................................ 23 7.7.4 Requirements for taking the external examination in Semester 7 ................................. 23 7.7.5 External examination in Semester 7............................................................................... 23

8 The programme’s elective elements ............................................................................................ 24

8.1 Contents ................................................................................................................................. 24 8.2 Number of ECTS ................................................................................................................... 24 8.3 Timing during the course of study ........................................................................................ 24 8.4 Examinations ......................................................................................................................... 24

9 Instruction and working methods used ........................................................................................ 25 9.1 Theory classes ....................................................................................................................... 25 9.2 Clinical training ..................................................................................................................... 25

10 International and intercultural elements ....................................................................................... 26

10.1 Approval of international study activities ................................................................................ 26 11 Approval of clinical training sites, including requirements and expectations of the parties

involved ........................................................................................................................................ 26 11.3.1 The three levels of cooperation ...................................................................................... 28

11.4 Mandatory requirements of the student's completion of clinical training, and thereby

conditions for taking the relevant semester’s examination ................................................... 28 12 Make-up examinations and re-sits ............................................................................................... 28

12.1 Special examination conditions ............................................................................................. 28 12.2 Academic integrity ................................................................................................................ 29

12.2.1 Use of own and others’ work, cf. Section 19 of the Ministerial Order on Examinations

........................................................................................................................................ 29 12.2.2 Disciplinary measures in cases of cheating and disruptive behaviour during an

examination, cf. Section 19. ........................................................................................... 29

13 Credit and advance approval of credit transfer ............................................................................ 29 14 Transitional arrangements ............................................................................................................ 30 15 Appeals and exemptions .............................................................................................................. 30

15.1 Appeals concerning examinations ......................................................................................... 30 15.2 Exemptions ............................................................................................................................ 30

16 Study activity and completion of the programme ........................................................................ 30 17 Date of commencement ............................................................................................................... 30

Authority ...................................................................................................................................... 31


4

1 Introduction

University College UCC offers nursing training of a high academic standard, and on a well-

documented and professional basis. The bachelor programme will develop the competences required

to handle the many different tasks entailed by professional nursing and care.

The programme's content, as well as the teaching and study forms, are organised with an emphasis

on the development of professional nursing skills and fundamental academic competences, as well

as personal development, independence, critical reflection, innovation and responsibility. The study

programme is structured as semesters and the prescribed period of study is 3½ years. The

programme supports a close relationship and interaction between clinical training and theoretical

instruction.

The programme includes an interdisciplinary course of study which reflects nurses' collaboration

with citizens and patients, as well as fellow healthcare professionals throughout the healthcare

system.

The nursing programme leads to Danish authorisation as a nurse and gives the right to use the title

of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The English title is Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The

programme's English title is Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing.

The curriculum enters into force on 1 August 2016 and concerns students enrolled as from this

date.

2 The programme's objectives, graduate profile and structure

2.1 Objective as specified in the Ministerial Order on the Bachelor’s Degree

Programme of Nursing (Ministerial Order no. 508 of 30/5/2016)

Section 1 The objective of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing is to qualify students who

have graduated from the programme to independently provide nursing care for and with patients

and citizens of all ages. Graduates must be able to work independently with complex and

development-oriented situations in nursing care and intervene according to evidence-based and

research-based practice in all parts of the healthcare system, taking account of social, scientific and

technological development and the general public’s need for nursing and care, as well as health

promotion and disease prevention. Graduates must be able to independently provide clinical

leadership and clinical decision-making in interaction with patients, citizens and relatives

concerning nursing care, and also take part in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral interaction at

individual, group and societal level, both nationally and internationally. Graduates must be able to

work with the values, theories, concepts and methods of the nursing discipline and the profession,

and integrate knowledge from the health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities,

so as to achieve competences to be able to take part in research and development work. Graduates

possess the competences to continue on theoretical and clinical qualifying continuing and further

education study programmes.

(2) Graduates must have the knowledge, skills and competences specified in Appendix 1 of the

Ministerial Order.

(3) The programme is based on knowledge from research and development within the field of

nursing, as well as on knowledge of practice in the profession and the occupations for which the

programme is designed.

(4) The graduate must fulfil the requirements described in EU Directive 2013/55/EU.


5

2.2 Graduate profile

The nurse will undertake independent, professional, well-founded and reflective nursing

practice in interaction with patients, citizens and relatives, as well as other professionals

throughout the healthcare system, and in accordance with societal, scientific and technological

developments, as well as the general public's need for nursing care, and with focus on patient-

experienced continuity and quality.

2.2.1 The nurse's core competences

Involve the patient/citizen and relatives in relation to health challenges and disease

correlations, and engage in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral interaction which

supports patient-experienced cohesive pathways throughout the healthcare system

Perform independent clinical decision-making in stable, acute and complex nursing

care and treatment pathways by incorporating knowledge from the patient/citizen and

relatives, as well as research-based knowledge

Take professional and ethical responsibility in specific patient situations, with

due consideration of the requirements of the patient/citizen, the profession, the

organisation and society, and with an understanding of diverse social, economic,

political and cultural conditions

In collaboration with the patient/citizen, promote health throughout life and

facilitate a dignified death by observing, identifying, diagnosing, assessing and

prioritising health challenges and disease correlations, and intervening with

compensatory measures to strengthen the patient/citizen's ability to cope with

symptoms and complete treatment

Practice situation-specific communication, and guide, teach and disseminate by

involving the patient's experiences and reactions and relatives' knowledge

Evaluate knowledge within research, experience, and individual, institutional and

societal factors’ significance for disease correlations and health challenges

Perform, disseminate and handle clinical leadership for patient care pathways,

patient-perceived quality and patient safety

Apply and evaluate national and international professional and research-based

knowledge, methods and technology to develop nursing care at individual, group and

societal levels

2.2.2 The context for the nurse's area of activity

Independent area of activity within the field of nursing care relating to

treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, health promotion, health preservation

and prevention of disease

Engagement in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral interaction within the overall

healthcare system, both nationally and internationally

2.2.3 Effect

Nurse the sick and alleviate suffering in order to strengthen the patient/citizen's ability to

cope with symptoms and complete treatment, and promote the appetite for and quality of life

of the patient/citizen

Support a cohesive healthcare system in order to increase patient- and citizen-experienced

quality


6

Promote equality in care and treatment for patients/citizens at individual, group and societal

level

Maintain the health standard of the population

Train nurses for the entire healthcare system

2.2.4 The profession's development perspectives

On the basis of the population's nursing needs, develop and qualify the nursing care related

to treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care, promote health and prevent disease, and

reflect on the social, scientific and technological development.

2.3 The structure of the study programme

The programme comprises a common part and an institution-specific part. The common part is

presented in Appendix 1. The common part has been prepared in cooperation between the

educational institutions which offer the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing in Denmark.

The required learning outcome on completion of the first two years of the programme is specified

in the common part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing, Appendix 1

The semester's theme Theory

classes

Clinical

training

Of

which

electiv

e

Of which

interdisciplinary

Semester 1 30 ECTS

Observation and

assessment of

citizens/patients’

healthcare challenges

and disease

correlations

21 ECTS 9 ECTS 2.5 ECTS

Semester 2

30 ECTS

Clinical decision-

making in stable and

complex care

and treatment

pathways


Semester 3

30 ECTS

Situation-specific

communication in

interaction with

citizens/patients,

relatives and

professionals in and

across sectors

24 ECTS 6 ECTS 10 ECTS

Semester

4 30

ECTS

Clinical leadership

of citizen and

patient care

pathways



7

Semester

5 30

ECTS

Nursing - Citizens and

patients in critical

situations


Semester 6

30 ECTS

Nursing - Citizens and

patients throughout the

healthcare system


Semester 7

30 ECTS

Nursing - The

development of

evidence-based and

research-based

practice


3 Programme duration and academic basis

3.1 Programme duration

The programme is a full-time programme of 3½ years, prescribed as a total of 210 ECTS credits,

which comprises theoretical instruction equivalent to 120 ECTS credits and clinical training

equivalent to 90 ECTS credits.

A student full-time equivalent (FTE) corresponds to 60 ECTS credits. An FTE comprises the

student’s participation in theoretical instruction and clinical training. The study activity comprises

preparation, self-study, classes, post-processing, assignments, projects, examinations, etc.

3.2 Academic profile of the study programme

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing’s academic foundation is practice-, development-

and research-based. Nursing care is based on knowledge from the health sciences, natural sciences,

social sciences and humanities disciplines. The theoretical instruction and clinical training aim to

create developmental and learning processes that develop the students' knowledge, skills and

competences in relation to the stipulated learning outcomes.

The subject areas have the following allocation of ECTS credits:

Health science subjects, equivalent to 155 ECTS credits.

Natural science subjects, equivalent to 25 ECTS credits.

Humanities subjects, equivalent to 15 ECTS credits.

Social science subjects, equivalent to 15 ECTS credits.


8

The programme subjects is distributed as follows on the subject areas

Health science subjects Natural science

subjects

Humanities

subjects

Social science

subjects

Nursing Care

Disease

Studies/Pathology

Pharmacology

Research Methodology/Theory of

Knowledge Public Health Science

Theory of Nutrition

Health Informatics

Ergonomics

Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology

Philosophy/Ethic

s

Communication

Psychology

Pedagogical

Theory

Law

Organisation and

Management

Sociology and

Anthropology

4 Overview of examinations under the education programme, and

their scheduling

Overview of examinations under the education programme, and their scheduling

Examinatio

n schedule

Examination and examination

type

ECTS credits

distributed

on the

examinations

Internal

/external

Assessment

Semester 1 Individual written assignment

based on a perceived patient

situation

30 ECTS Internal 7-point grading scale

Semester 2 Individual oral examination 30 ECTS External 7-point grading scale

Semester 3 Individual digital/written

examination in the handling of

medicines

Written project report prepared

in the group with subsequent

oral group examination.

Learning outcome from the

elective element is examined via

the project prepared

4 ECTS

26 ECTS

Intern

al

Intern

al

7-point

grading scale

7-point

grading scale

Semester 4 Individual examination on the

basis of a completed qualifying

study activity with subsequent

oral reflection and

argumentation


Semester 5 Oral examination, which can

be taken individually or as a

group

30 ECTS External 7-point grading scale


9

Semester 6 Individual clinical examination

with both a written and an oral

part. The examination must

include interdisciplinary

elements.


Semester 7 Bachelor project Written product

and oral examination.

Individually or as a group. The

learning outcome for elective

elements will be examined via

the BA project/examination

30 ECTS, of which The BA project accounts for 20 ECTS

External 7-point grading scale

The student is automatically enrolled for examinations, which may not be cancelled. This will not

apply in the event of documented illness or maternity/paternity leave, or if the student has been

granted an exemption due to exceptional circumstances.

Examinations are held in Danish or another Nordic language unless teaching takes place in English.

Students who wish to take an examination in English must apply for this before the start of the

semester.

Concerning the assessment criteria for the examinations, reference is made to the semester’s learning

outcome.

Any use of support materials and aids for the examination will be stated in the semester description.

5 Qualifying study activities

For all semesters, there will be a number of qualifying study activities which must be approved for

the student to be able to take the examination. A qualifying activity may be a presentation,

systematic observation in the clinical training activities, preparation of and assignment, and so on.

Qualifying activities are approved on the basis of formal requirements described in the individual

semester.

6 Interdisciplinary elements (20 ECTS)

The interdisciplinary programme elements comprise 20 ECTS credits, which over the course of the

study programme have an increasing academic and didactic progression. In Semester 1, the focus is

on the relationship between citizen and healthcare professional, as well as the context in which the

meeting is situated. In Semester 2, the focus moves towards a number of different initiatives in

relation to the citizen and the patient's health challenges and disease correlations, while in Semester

4 and 5 there are challenges and innovative measures in relation to these initiatives as key themes.

In Semester 6, the interdisciplinary aspect is part of the clinical cooperation.

This entails that initially an understanding is established of the welfare professions' sphere of

activity, based on a positive and wide-reaching healthcare concept, with key focus on the health-

promoting perspective. On this basis, the focus is on identifying more complex health problems and

healthcare professional initiatives from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Analysis and critical reflection concerning both issues and possible initiatives are considered on this

basis. There is emphasis on working innovatively with the healthcare professions’ development of

actions that can strengthen the interdisciplinary measures, with citizens and their health at the centre.


10

6.1 Learning outcome for the interdisciplinary elements

The learning outcome for the interdisciplinary elements is examined as part of the individual

semester’s overall learning outcome.

6.2 The timing of the interdisciplinary elements of the programme

In Semester 1, the interdisciplinary element is placed in a cohesive course of six to eight days'

duration immediately after study start.

In Semester 2, the interdisciplinary element is placed within the first two months of the semester,

with a duration of six to eight days.

In Semester 4, the interdisciplinary element is placed in one week as theoretical instruction.

In Semester 5, the interdisciplinary element is placed in the first five weeks of the semester.

In Semester 6, the interdisciplinary element is part of clinical training.

6.3 Qualifying activities and examination of interdisciplinary elements

Interdisciplinary qualifying study activities take place in Semester 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6.

At the end of an interdisciplinary element, the student must complete a qualifying activity, which

must be approved in accordance with the formal requirements described before the student can

take the semester examination. The qualifying activity is described in the individual semester.

7 Semesters of the programme

7.1 Semester 1 Nursing - Observation and assessment of patients’/citizens’

health challenges and disease correlations

The theme concerns the observation, identification, analysis and assessment of citizens’ and

patients’ health challenges and disease correlations within the nurse's sphere of activity. The focus

is to achieve knowledge of and skills in systematising this knowledge, and planning, performing

and assessing nursing interventions in interaction with citizen and patient.

7.1.1 Number of ECTS

The teaching in Semester 1 is broken down as follows in relation to the subject areas

Subject areas

Num

ber of

ECTS Health Sciences 20

Natural Sciences 9

Humanities

Social Sciences 1

TOTAL 30

7.1.2 Distribution and location of clinical training and theoretical instruction

T T T K K K T T T T T T T T K K K T EX EX

Each box corresponds to one week of study activity. A week of study activity corresponds to

1½ ECTS credits. T = theory classes. K = clinical training.

21 ECTS credits are taken as theory classes and 9 ECTS credits are taken as clinical training.


11

The student is affiliated to the same clinical training site in Semester 1 and 2. Interdisciplinary

workshops and courses are planned across sectors.

7.1.3 Learning outcome for Semester 1

Has knowledge of and can understand and reflect on values in nursing based on a selected theory

Has knowledge of and can support citizens and patients as central and active players in individual

pathways

Has knowledge of and can observe, identify, analyse, assess, communicate, prioritise, evaluate,

document and adjust selected areas of nursing, and reflect on this

Has knowledge of and can reflect on, combine and summarise selected elements of the human

anatomy, physiology and pathology, as well as pathophysiology, in relation to one citizen or

patient

Has knowledge of and can understand and reflect on the significance of individual, social and

cultural factors for human experiences and reactions in the face of healthcare challenges and

disease

Has knowledge of how microbiology is of significance to patients, citizens and society in

relation to health challenges and disease correlations

Has knowledge of and can reflect on prevention and health promotion, and in interaction with

citizen and patient can formulate intentions and objectives within selected areas

Has knowledge of and can reflect on the organisation of and legal framework for the healthcare

system

Has knowledge of and can reflect on the profession's use of selected information, communication

and welfare technology and, on the basis of citizens’ and patients' resources, can use selected

technologies in the planning and performance of nursing

Has knowledge of and can apply and develop relevant study and working methods, and also

understand and take responsibility for own learning processes and development

Has knowledge of and can reflect on selected elements of the theory of knowledge and research

methods related to nursing

Learning outcomes broken down as knowledge, skills and competences are presented in

Appendix 2 of the curriculum.

7.1.4 Requirements for taking the internal examination in Semester 1

In order to take the examination, the student is required to have completed the clinical training as an

average of 30 hours per week. The student must also have two approved qualifying study activities.

Activity 1 is connected to the interdisciplinary element

Activity 2 is placed in the second clinical training period

Formal requirements, criteria and documentation of the qualifying activities are shown in the

semester description for Semester 1.

If the activities are not approved before the time of the internal examination, the student will have

used one examination attempt.


12

7.1.5 Internal examination in Semester 1

An individual written internal examination is taken in order to examine the semester’s learning

outcomes for the health sciences and natural sciences. A description of the precise examination

criteria and formal requirements is given in the semester description for Semester 1. The

examination is graded according to the 7-point grading scale.

7.2 Semester 2 Nursing – Clinical decision-making in stable and complex

care and treatment pathways

The theme is directed at clinical decision-making within the nurse's sphere of operation, in

interaction with the patient, citizen and relatives on the basis of practice-, development- and

research-based knowledge. The focus is to achieve knowledge of and skills in setting targets,

intervening, evaluating and adjusting interventions in stable and complex nursing and treatment

pathways.



Subject areas

Num

ber of


Natural Sciences 6

Humanities 1

Social Sciences 1

TOTAL 30


T T T T T T K K K K K K K K T T T T EX EX



18 ECTS credits are taken as theory classes, and 12 ECTS credits are taken as clinical training.

The student is affiliated to the same clinical training site as in Semester 1. Interdisciplinary

workshops and courses are planned across sectors.


13


Has knowledge of and can understand and reflect on values in nursing in relation to clinical

decision-making, on the basis of practice-, development- and research-based knowledge.

Has knowledge of and can understand and reflect on clinical decision-making and nursing

interventions in interaction with citizens, patients and relatives in stable and selected complex

nursing and treatment pathways.

Has knowledge of and can reflect on, combine and summarise selected elements of the human

anatomy, physiology, theory of nutrition and pathology, as well as pathophysiology.

Has knowledge of and can understand and reflect on selected pharmacology and medicine handling,

framework prescription and framework delegation.

Has knowledge of and can apply and reflect on prevention, health promotion, rehabilitation and

palliative care in relation to nursing interventions for the citizen/patient in stable and selected

complex nursing and treatment pathways.

Can understand and reflect on the individual, social, cultural and ethical perspectives of the

experiences and reactions of the citizen, patient and relatives in relation to healthcare challenges

and disease.

Has knowledge of and can reflect on the profession's use of selected information, communication

and welfare technology and can apply these technologies to clinical decision-making.

Has knowledge of and can reflect on selected elements of the theory of knowledge and research

methods.

Has knowledge of and can apply and develop relevant study and working methods, and understand

and show responsibility for own learning processes and development.

Learning outcomes broken down on knowledge, skills and competences are presented in

Appendix 2 to the curriculum

7.2.4 Requirements for taking the external examination in Semester 2

In order to take the examination, the student is required to have completed the clinical training as

an average of 30 hours per week. The student must also have three approved qualifying study

activities.


Activity 2 is placed during the semester’s clinical period

Activity 3 is linked to the semester's theoretical element

Formal requirements, criteria and documentation of the qualifying activities are presented in the

semester description for Semester 1

If the activities are not approved before the time of the external examination, the student will

have used one examination attempt.


14

7.2.5 External examination in Semester 2

An external oral examination is held and is graded according to the learning outcomes for the

case drawn by the student. The examination may be taken individually or as group.

A description of the precise examination criteria and formal requirements is given in the semester

description for Semester 2. The examination is graded according to the 7-point grading scale.

7.3 Semester 3. Nursing – situation-specific communication in interaction

with patients/citizens, relatives and professionals within and across

sectors

The theme concerns situation-specific communication, guidance and teaching in interaction with

patients/citizens and relatives in professional and interdisciplinary practice.

The focus is on obtaining knowledge of individual, social and cultural factors’ influence on

patients/citizens' experiences and reactions to health challenges and disease correlations, as well as

the skills and competences to take responsibility for situation-specific communication and

pedagogical interventions.



Subject areas

Num

ber of


Natural Sciences

Humanities 5

Social Sciences

TOTAL 30


T T T T T T T T K K T T T T T T K K EX EX

Each box corresponds to one week of study activity. A week of study activity corresponds to 1½

ECTS credits.

T = theory classes. K = clinical training. Clinical training takes place in this semester as empirical

work, so that students are not placed at a specific clinical training site.

24 ECTS credits are taken as theory classes, and 6 ECTS credits are taken as part of project

work.

10 ECTS credits are planned as an elective element and offered across the healthcare education

programmes.


15


Can understand, reflect on and apply pedagogical, psychological and communicative knowledge

in interaction with citizen and patient, relatives, colleagues and fellow students

Has knowledge of and can reflect on the application of communication theories and methods, and

can understand the communicative significance for dialogue and establishing professional

relationships

Can understand and reflect on people's experiences and reactions concerning healthcare

challenges and disease correlations

Has knowledge of and can reflect on the profession's use of information, communication and

welfare technology and can use technologies in interdisciplinary cooperation and situation-specific

communication

Has knowledge of and can understand and reflect on interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral

collaboration in various citizen and patient pathways

Can understand pharmacology, and reflect on and use medicine handling, framework prescription

and framework delegation, including advising and guiding citizens, patients and relatives

Has knowledge of and can reflect on selected aspects of the theory of knowledge and research

methods, and relate this knowledge to research and development work in professional practice

Has knowledge of and can apply and develop relevant study and working methods, and

understand and show responsibility for own learning processes and development



7.3.4 Requirements for taking two internal examinations in Semester 3

A requirement for taking the examination is that the student has completed and achieved

approval of two qualifying study activities.

Activity 1 is connected to the elective element in the first 6 weeks of the semester

Activity 2 is placed in the subsequent period of the semester and is part of the project work

carried out






16


Two internal examinations are taken in which the semester's overall learning

outcome is examined. One examination is an individual digital written

examination in medicine handling.

The second consists of a project report, which is prepared in a group, with a subsequent oral

examination. The project report is the basis for the oral examination and is not assessed

separately. The oral examination is held for the same group as the report was prepared by. The

groups must have a size of four to five members. This means that it is not possible for the

examination to be taken individually.

A description of the precise examination criteria and formal requirements is given in the

semester description for Semester 3. The examination is graded according to the 7-point

grading scale.

7.4 Semester 4. Nursing - Clinical leadership of patient care pathways

The theme concerns citizen and patient care pathways across the healthcare system’s professions,

institutions and sectors. The focus is to gain knowledge of and skills in clinical leadership of

citizen and patient care and treatment pathways in relation to the individual's circumstances, with

healthcare challenges and disease correlations.



Subject areas Num

ber of


Natural Sciences 3

Humanities 2

Social Sciences 3

TOTAL 30


Grou

p 1

K K K K K K T T T T T T T K K K K K K EX

Grou

p 2

T T T T T T K K K K K K T K K K K K K EX

Grou

p 3

K K K K K K K K K K K K T T T T T T T EX



The figure shows the clinic distribution on 3 parallel groups. Students are affiliated to 1 of the 3

groups and complete clinical training in 2 different areas of the healthcare system.

12 ECTS credits are taken as theory classes, and 18 ECTS credits are taken as clinical training.


17


Can apply clinical leadership and decision-making in interaction with citizens and patients, in order

to systematically observe, diagnose, prioritise, manage, coordinate, evaluate, document and adjust

nursing at individual, group and societal level.

Can understand and reflect on the influence of individual, social, cultural, international and ethical

factors on the circumstances of citizens, patients and relatives, as a condition for clinical

leadership.

Can understand and reflect on the organisation of the healthcare system and the division of

responsibility between the sectors, on the basis of the legal framework, ethical responsibility and

conditions in society.

Can undertake leadership of interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration in various

different citizen, patient and relative pathways in relation to health challenges and disease

correlations.

Has knowledge of how microbiology is of significance to patients, citizens and society in

relation to health challenges and disease.

Can understand and reflect on nursing values, theories and methods in relation to clinical

leadership on the basis of practice-, development- and research-based knowledge.

In interaction with other professionals can practice clinical leadership of the citizen/patient, and

care and treatment pathways, including the use and assessment of standards and methods.

Can handle and take responsibility for quality assurance and quality development.

Can understand and use professionally relevant technology, including information and

communication technology, in the quality assurance work.

Has knowledge of and can apply and develop relevant study and working methods, and

understand and show responsibility for own learning processes and development.



7.4.4 Requirements for taking examinations in Semester 4


an average of 30 hours per week. The student must also have achieved approval of participation

in four qualifying study activities.

Activity 1 is placed in the semester's first clinical period

Activity 2 is placed in the semester's second clinical period



Formal requirements, criteria and documentation of the qualifying activities are presented in

the semester description for Semester 4


18




The individual internal examination comprises oral reflection and argumentation which is

based on one of the completed qualifying study activities (1, 2 & 4), which are randomly

selected via Wiseflow. Assessment is on the basis of the learning outcomes at which the

activity is aimed.

A description of the precise examination criteria and formal requirements is given in the

semester description for Semester 4. The examination is graded according to the 7-point grading

scale.

7.5 Semester 5. Nursing - Citizen and patient in critical situations

The theme is aimed at citizens, patients and relatives in acute and critical treatment and care pathways.

The focus is on experiences, reactions, conditions and actions in connection with acute and critical

illness or impending death. Key elements are interventions related to clinical decision-making and

clinical leadership, in interaction with patients, citizens and relatives, and other professionals.

The focus is also on the healthcare professions’ different contributions to promoting quality, continuity

and interdisciplinary cooperation on citizen and patient care pathways.

In order to begin the 3rd year of study/Semester 5, the examination in medicine handling in

Semester 3 must be passed.



Subject areas

Num

ber of


Natural Sciences 5

Humanities 3

Social Sciences 4

TOTAL 30


Group 1

K K K K K K T T T T T T T T T T T T EX EX

Grou

p 2

T T T T T T K K K K K K T T T T T T EX EX

Grou

p 3

T T T T T T T T T T T T K K K K K K EX EX

Each box corresponds to one week of study activity. A week of study activity corresponds

to 1½ ECTS credits. T = theory classes. K = clinical training.

The figure shows the clinic distribution on 3 parallel groups. The student is affiliated to 1 of the

3 groups and completes clinical training in different areas of the healthcare system.

20 ECTS credits are taken as theory classes, and 10 ECTS credits are taken as clinical

training.


19


Can understand, reflect on and systematically observe, diagnose, communicate, prioritise,

evaluate, document and adjust nursing care for acute and critically ill citizens and patients.

Can understand and reflect on the human anatomy and physiology, as well as pathology, in

relation to the nursing and treatment of selected acutely and critically ill citizens and patients.

Can understand and reflect on the significance of individual, social and cultural factors for the

experience, reactions and actions of citizens, patients and relatives concerning acute and critical

illness.

Can understand, reflect on and apply information, communication and welfare technology to

nursing and treatment.

Can engage in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration and, on the basis of a holistic

perspective, can support citizens, patients and relatives as a key active participant in

individual pathways.

Can apply, assess and communicate nursing interventions in acute and critical care and

treatment pathways, based on practice-, development- and research-based knowledge.

Can independently within a framework delegation handle prescription of medicine in selected

acute and complex care and treatment pathways.

Can share responsibility for and handle clinical decision-making and clinical leadership in acute

and critical care and treatment pathways, and also apply standards and methods to quality

assurance and quality development.

Can communicate empathetically, ethically and reflectively in interaction with citizens, patients,

relatives and professionals in acute and critical situations.

Can understand and reflect on the theory of knowledge and research methods and can reflect on

how these are significant in professional practice.

Learning outcomes broken down on knowledge, skills and competences are presented in

Appendix 2 to the curriculum

7.5.4 Requirements for taking the examination in Semester 5



activities.


Activity 2 is placed in the semester’s clinical period





20




An external oral examination is taken and is graded according to the

learning outcomes for the case drawn by the student(s). The examination

may be taken individually or as group.



7.6 Semester 6 Nursing - Citizens and patients throughout the healthcare

system

The theme concerns independent clinical decision-making and clinical leadership within the field

of nursing throughout the healthcare system, across sectors and professions. The focus is on

achieving the skills to engage independently in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration

and, on the basis of a holistic perspective, to support the citizen and the patient as a key active

participant.

The focus is also on relating critically and reflectively in nursing situations throughout the

healthcare system.


The teaching in Semester 6 is broken down as follows in relation to the subject areas:

Subject areas

Numb

er of


Natural Sciences 2

Humanities 5

Social Sciences 5

TOTAL 30


T K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K EX EX T


1½ ECTS credits. T = theory classes. K = clinical training

3 ECTS credits are taken as theory classes, and 27 ECTS credits are taken as clinical training. The

clinical training can take place in the somatic, primary or psychiatric healthcare system.


Can independently use, critically assess and disseminate clinical decision making in order to

systematically observe, diagnose, prioritise, manage, coordinate, evaluate, document and adjust

nursing care in interaction with citizens, patients and relatives

Can undertake and critically assess clinical leadership of care and treatment pathways in

interaction with citizens, patients, relatives and professionals across sectors

Can engage independently in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration and, on the basis of


21

a holistic perspective, support citizens, patients and relatives as a key active participant in

individual pathways

Can engage empathetically, ethically and reflectively in dialogue-based and value-creating

communication and relations with citizens, patients and relatives, as well as interdisciplinary

collaboration partners

Can use, critically assess and disseminate nursing interventions in stable, acute, complex,

preventive and rehabilitative care and treatment pathways

Can apply and combine knowledge about, and also reflect on, human anatomy, physiology and

pathology

Can perform, critically assess and disseminate medicine handling and, within a framework

delegation, prescribe medicine in stable, acute and complex care and treatment pathways

Can independently apply and critically assess described standards for quality assurance and

quality development, and ensure and develop quality that supports citizen- and patient-perceived

contexts throughout the healthcare system and in the citizen’s/patient's home

Can independently support, advise and guide citizens, patients and relatives in handling

health challenges and disease correlations in rehabilitative, palliative, health-promoting and

preventive pathways

Can contribute to promoting innovative processes and independently handle technologies in

relation to the planning, execution and development of nursing care and treatment

Can independently handle and integrate national and international practice, development and

research knowledge in arguing for and reflecting on nursing.



7.6.4 Requirements for taking the examination in Semester 6



activities.

Activity 1 concerns joint classes in interdisciplinary communication and is an activity which takes place in cooperation with medical students or other bachelor students

Activity 2 is aimed at the medication process, with focus on achieving independence within

the area of medicine handling Activity 3 concerns clinical nursing interventions and/or citizen/patient care pathways and

quality development through innovative processes






22


Internal individual clinical examination. The student must demonstrate knowledge, skills and

competences in a specific clinical nursing situation, with critical reflection on clinical decision-

making and clinical leadership in complex care and treatment pathways.



7.7 Semester 7. Nursing - Development of evidence-based and research-based

practice

The theme is focused on the critical assessment of practice-, development- and research-based

knowledge of relevance to nursing in practice.

The focus is to achieve the competence to take part in development and research work. The focus

is also to achieve the competence to process a clinical nursing problem with the involvement of

relevant method theory and method.


The teaching in Semester 7 is broken down as follows in relation to the subject areas:

Subject areas

Num

ber of


Natural Sciences

Humanities

Social Sciences 2

TOTAL 30

V V V V V V BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA

The semester includes an elective element corresponding to 10 ECTS credits, which are

distributed on 7 theoretical ECTS credits and 3 clinical ECTS credits.

The bachelor project is for 20 ECTS credits, broken down as 15 theoretical ECTS credits and 5

clinical ECTS credits


Can critically investigate, assess and communicate national and international practice-,

development- and research-based knowledge related to professional issues within the nursing area.

Can reflect on the knowledge basis and methods within the nursing profession and healthcare

activities.

Has knowledge of and can understand and apply basic academic working methods.

Can reflect on different values and diverging interests within the nursing profession and

healthcare activities.

Can reflect on quality development, technologies and innovative initiatives related to nursing


23

issues.

Can reflect on the interaction with the citizen/patient and demonstrate an understanding of the

healthcare system's organisation, modes of operation and allocation of responsibility

7.7.3 Requirements of the bachelor project

The bachelor project, which accounts for 20 ECTS credits, is a problem-oriented project based on

a clinical nursing issue. The issue must be approved by the educational institution.

The bachelor project for the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing includes 5 clinical ECTS

credits.

The bachelor project consists of a written and an oral part and may be written alone or in a group

of two to three students, on a mono- or interdisciplinary basis.

The examination is assessed individually, and one overall grade is awarded. The written product

forms the basis for the oral examination and is not examined separately. The examination may not

be taken until the programme’s other examinations have been passed.

The bachelor project must document the student's ability to work with a clinical nursing,

incorporating relevant theory and methodology.

The method of working on the bachelor project must provide the opportunity for various different

methodological approaches. Inspiration can be drawn from ongoing research projects or arise

from clinical nursing problems.

The bachelor project must document the student’s ability to work on an academic problem

encountered in practice, incorporating relevant theory and methodology. In the bachelor project,

the student must demonstrate the ability to independently use the profession’s working and

investigation methods, and must involve results from practice-related development, experimental

and research work, as well as research-based literature of relevance to the problem concerned.

Precise formal requirements are presented in the semester description for Semester 7

7.7.4 Requirements for taking the external examination in Semester 7

A condition for taking the examination is that the student has achieved approval of the qualifying

study activity.

Activity 1 is connected to the elective element

Formal requirements, criteria and documentation of the qualifying activity are presented in the


If the activity is not approved before the time of the external examination, the student will have

used one examination attempt.

The student must also have passed all examinations for the Semesters 1-6, in order to take the final

external examination in Semester 7.


The student will be examined in the semester's overall learning outcome.




24

8 The programme’s elective elements

The programme includes elective elements corresponding to 20 ECTS credits, of which 10 ECTS

credits are organised in the common part of the programme, and 10 ECTS credits are organised in

the institution-specific part.

8.1 Contents The elective programme elements cover critical study and development of healthcare knowledge

and practice within the citizen/patient-oriented work with healthcare challenges, as well as disease

correlations, nationally or internationally.

The elective subjects offer the opportunity for academic immersion within topics that can

supplement or elaborate on themes covered by the programme, and which include theoretical,

practical/clinical elements as mono- and/or interdisciplinary courses.

The elective element in Semester 7 can be completed at another Danish or foreign educational

institution. If the student applies for a stay abroad, the course must be approved by the student’s own

educational institution, cf. the guidelines for credit transferred in advance.

In Semester 7, the student will also be able to take the elective element as a "self-chosen

subject", whereby they can plan a study activity in Denmark or abroad.

If the student chooses this, their subject and course must be approved by their own educational

institution. The course can be taken under an educational institution or one of the programme’s

approved clinical teaching sites.

International students can take part in the English-language elective elements offered, on the same

terms as UCC students. International students earn ECTS credits by completing and are awarded

credit by their home institution.

8.2 Number of ECTS An elective element amounts to 10 ECTS credits.

8.3 Timing during the course of study Elective elements take place in the programme’s Semesters 3 and 7.

8.4 Examinations Elective elements are examined as part of the individual semester's overall learning outcome. On the conclusion of an elective element, the student must complete a qualifying activity, which

must be approved by the programme, cf. the formal requirements described, before they can take

the semester’s examinations.

The qualifying activity is described under the individual elective element/semester. For example,

practical and/or oral presentation, written assignments and other elements.

If a student undertakes the elective element during Semester 7 at another national educational

institution, they must complete the element in accordance with their home institution’s guidelines.

If the student does not undertake the qualifying activity or fails to comply with the compulsory

attendance obligation, they must either prepare and obtain approval of a replacement assignment,

or complete an elective element the next time this opportunity is offered.


25

9 Instruction and working methods used

The education programme will be organised as an interaction between theoretical instruction and

clinical training, with a view to ensuring practical relevance and the development of professional

competences. Students are expected to be able to handle foreign-language texts in e.g. the

Scandinavian languages and English.

9.1 Theory classes

The teaching aim for the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing is to create development and

learning processes that develop the students' knowledge, skills and competences in relation to the

learning outcomes set.

For the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing at UCC a high degree of study activity is

expected, equivalent to an average working week of 40 hours.

Teaching and study activity are structured as a Study Activity Model comprising four elements:

Quadrant 1: Teaching Initiated by teacher – teacher and students are present

Quadrant 2: Study activity initiated by teacher – students are present

Quadrant 3: Study activity initiated by students – teacher and students are present

Quadrant 4: Study activity initiated by students - only students are present

As the study activity model shows, there is alternation between timetabled teaching, lectures,

individual preparation, group work, various elective activities, and exercises and simulation

training in the Clinical Learning Lab.

9.2 Clinical training

Clinical training is the part of the programme in which the student takes a clinical training course at

an approved clinical training site. The purpose of clinical training is for the student to be in direct

contact with citizens/patients and to learn to observe, diagnose, assess, prioritise, manage,

coordinate, evaluate, document and adjust nursing care for citizens and patient in stable, acute and

complex care and treatment pathways.

The clinical training must be organised as mutually binding and close cooperation between the

educational institution and the clinical training site. The educational institution and the clinical

training site will cooperate on the framework and conditions for the student’s development and

learning. The student must complete planned and targeted courses of instruction and supervision

on the basis of example-setting, authentic citizen and patient pathways and nursing situations that

are relevant with regard to the individual semester’s learning outcome, knowledge, skills and


26

competences. Citizen and patient care pathways across sections and sectors are worked on.

Selected elements of the clinical training may to a limited extent be organised in a skills or

simulation laboratory.

The student is subject to a compulsory attendance requirement of 30 hours/week of clinical training

10 International and intercultural elements

The programme will include international and intercultural elements via teaching and also via

qualifying learning activities.

All students must include the following in their studies:

1) International literature and international perspectives in their assignments.

The student must include perspectives in assignments and projects in accordance with the

learning outcomes specified in the individual semesters.

2) Participate in international days at least once during the course of the programme.

Participation in international days must be documented as compulsory attendance.

International activities may also consist of:

3) Planning and undertaking a study, clinical/practical course or elective element abroad

(shorter or longer stays abroad).

4) Contributing to the international study environment on campus/at UCC. Participating in an

international elective element at UCC, serving as a tutor for international students,

establishing activities on campus for international students, and so on.

The programme makes it possible to attend shorter courses of study abroad of 2 to 6 weeks.

After completion of the first study year, the student may choose to complete the course of study

and clinical training/internship abroad. Credit will be transferred in advance and the course will be

awarded credit when teaching has been completed and approved in accordance with the agreement

in the signed Mobility Agreement.

The course will be established through the programme's international cooperation agreements.

International students can be enrolled on the programme in accordance with the exchange

agreements for the programme.

10.1 Approval of international study activities

The qualifying learning activities in which the student must take part under criteria 1-2 are

approved by fulfilling the requirements described in the learning activity.

11 Approval of clinical training sites, including requirements and

expectations of the parties involved

11.1 Requirements for approval of a clinical training site

A clinical training site is a managerially delineated area within the healthcare or social area,

which has been approved by the educational institution as a training site for student nurses. The


27

clinical training site is responsible for ensuring the framework and conditions which an approved

clinical training site is required to fulfil.

For a clinical training site to be approved, a basis for approval must be prepared in order to show

that the clinical training site in question offers clinical training on specific semesters, so as to

support learning opportunities for the student to achieve the learning outcome required of the

clinical training for the semester in question.

A requirement for approval is the attachment of clinical supervisors who are nurses, and who have

pedagogical qualifications equivalent to 1/6 diploma programme. The clinical supervisors are in

charge of, and responsible for, the continuous day-to-day daily clinical training and supervision of

the student at an approved clinical training site.

Another requirement for approval is that the clinical training site has prepared a general syllabus

describing the course of teaching and learning opportunities at the specific clinical training site.

11.2 Basis for approval of clinical training sites

The basis for approval of clinical training sites is a description of the organisational, managerial,

nursing and educational conditions:

Organisational and managerial conditions

The clinical training site’s organisational basis, framework and conditions, including an

account of the clinical supervisors’ nursing and pedagogical qualifications and competences, as

well as resources for the day-to-day clinical supervision.

Nursing conditions

The nursing, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral conditions. This includes the citizen and patient

situations, patient and citizen pathways, and nursing tasks and methods, which form the

professional basis for the students to achieve the relevant semesters’ learning outcome,

knowledge, skills and competences.

Educational conditions

The organisation and arrangement of teaching, including study methods and conditions for the

student’s participation in the clinical training. The clinical supervisors' function, including use of

resources and forms of cooperation between supervisors and students. The learning and study

environment, including teaching facilities that support the students' academic and personal

learning processes in relation to the development of competences in the relevant semesters.

Approval of a clinical training site is valid for three years. The approval is given in writing.

An approval can, exceptionally, be granted conditionally with a view to the clinical training

site meeting the approval requirements within a defined period of time.

If changes occur during the approval period that have significant consequences for the students’

clinical training and the reception of new students, the clinical training site must inform the

educational institution as soon as possible.


28

11.3 Requirements concerning cooperation between approved clinical training sites and the

educational institution

The educational institution and the clinical training sites are obliged to enter into cooperation

concerning the framework and terms for the student’s learning and the relationship between

theoretical instruction and clinical training, in accordance with the programme’s objective for the

learning outcome. The educational institution is responsible for ensuring that cooperation is

established.

11.3.1 The three levels of cooperation

Between the management of the educational institution and the management at the clinical

training sites in order to discuss, evaluate and further develop the cooperation and the agreements established concerning the cooperation

Between teachers and clinical supervisors in order to include the latest knowledge of key

trends in the profession and in research results in the teaching

Between the student, clinical supervisor and the teacher with regard to the individual

student's clinical training

11.4 Mandatory requirements of the student's completion of clinical training,

and thereby conditions for taking the relevant semester’s examination

The clinical training is compulsory and amounts to 30 hours/week. Students may be absent for a

maximum of 10 per cent. A requirement for taking the semester's examination is that the student

observes this, as well as the qualifying study activities described.

In collaboration with the clinical supervisor from the clinical training site, the student must

prepare and receive approval of an individual syllabus within the first 14 days of the clinical

training. The individual syllabus is based on the clinical training site’s general syllabus. The

individual syllabus must be approved by the clinical supervisor. An individual syllabus includes

agreements on the student's attendance, dates for training and supervision, the content, form and

requirements concerning teaching, qualifying study activities, including the submission of and

feedback on assignments, etc., as well as deadlines for evaluation.

12 Make-up examinations and re-sits

Students who, due to documented illness, have not taken an examination must take the

examination as soon as possible. Make-up examinations and re-sits are scheduled in direct

continuation of the ordinary examination, or together with the next ordinary examinations in the

subject/module.

The student is automatically enrolled for the make-up examination or re-sit.

In the case of an examination in the final examination period, such as a bachelor project, the

examination/re-sit will take place in the same examination period, or immediately thereafter.

12.1 Special examination conditions

Students who fulfil the conditions for this may be offered special examination conditions in

accordance with the Act on special educational support in higher education (SES support).


29

12.2 Academic integrity

12.2.1 Use of own and others’ work, cf. Section 19 of the Ministerial Order on Examinations

Use of own previously assessed examination papers must take place with reference to the source

and with the use of quotation marks for direct quotations from the examination paper. The same

applies to the use of fellow students' examination papers. They must be referred to as the source in

the same way as for all other sources used in the examination paper.

If the suspicion arises during or after an examination that a student has published another person’s

work as his or her own, this must be reported to UCC. The same applies if a student has used his or

her own previously assessed work without including a reference. If the suspicion is confirmed after

an investigation of the case, and if the action has had, or could have, consequences for the

assessment, the student must be expelled from the examination, cf. Section 19 of the Ministerial

Order on Examinations.

12.2.2 Disciplinary measures in cases of cheating and disruptive behaviour during an

examination, cf. Section 19.

A student may be expelled from an examination if it is found that cheating or disruptive behaviour

has taken place during the examination, cf. Section 19 of the Ministerial Order on Examinations.

Guidance concerning the procedure in the event of suspicion of cheating in examinations can be

found on the Law Portal on UCC's intranet.

13 Credit and advance approval of credit transfer

Students who have completed the first and second year of study under the same programme at

another educational institution will, on transfer, receive credits for the first two years without

individual assessment.

Compulsory credit is granted before study start on the basis of the application for admission based

on subject areas passed from a previous Danish or foreign higher education programme. In each

case, an academic assessment will be made of whether there are elements of the education

programme for which credit must be granted. The applicant has no influence on the decision.

Voluntary credit transfer:

Voluntary credit transfer is granted after study start, and on the basis of an application. The

application procedure and date of submission of the credit transfer application will be published on

the website at the same time as announced by the student counsellor on study start. In practice, the

student applies for credit transfer for subject areas in which the applicant has already acquired

competences which can be compared with the learning outcomes for the subject area/internship in

question. Competences can be achieved through previous education or experience. Credit transfer is

granted on the basis of prior interview, whereby an overall assessment is made of previous

experience, the duration of the experience and study-related competences. The experience-based

competences will primarily be achieved through work as a social and health assistant (SOSU

assistant). The granting of credit transfer will not exempt the student from responsibility for

updating knowledge and competences either via teaching or examination at a later stage in the

programme.


30

14 Transitional arrangements

Students who commenced the programme before 1 August 2016 must complete the programme

in accordance with the interim arrangement described in the supplement.

Students who started the programme in September 2014 or earlier must complete the programme

in accordance with the applicable national curriculum of 2008.

Students who started the programme in February 2015 must complete the programme as a

specially organised course.

15 Appeals and exemptions

15.1 Appeals concerning examinations

The basis for examination, the examination process or the assessment may be appealed, cf.

Chapter 10 of the Ministerial Order on Examinations.

Guidelines on how to appeal, and how appeals are considered, can be found on the Legal Portal

on UCC's intranet.

15.2 Exemptions

In extraordinary circumstances, UCC may grant exemptions from the rules in the curriculum that

are solely determined by UCC (institution-specific part).

Guidance on how to apply for exemption can be found on the Legal Portal on UCC's intranet.

16 Study activity and completion of the programme

Students who have not passed at least one examination in a continuous period of one year, cf.

Section 39(1) of the Admissions Order, may have their registration withdrawn.

In extraordinary circumstances, UCC may grant exemption from the study activity requirement.

If a student fails to fulfil the condition in (1), the student’s registration will be withdrawn.

17 Date of commencement

This curriculum enters into force on 1 August 2016 and will take effect for students admitted

from this date or later.

University College UCC, 8.7.16.

Rector Laust Joen Jakobsen


31

Authority

This curriculum implements the rules laid down in the following ministerial orders:

Ministerial Order no. 114 of 3 February 2015 on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of

Assessment of Study Programmes under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (the

Grading Scale Order).

Ministerial Order no. 1500 of 2 December 2016 on Examinations in Professionally Oriented

Higher Education Programmes (the Examinations Order).

Ministerial Order no. 85 of 26 January 2016 on Admission to Academy Profession Programmes

and Professional Bachelor Programmes (the Admissions Order) as amended by Ministerial Order

no. 1048 of 30 June 2016.

Ministerial Order no. 1047 of 30 June 2016 on Academy Profession Programmes and Professional

Bachelor Programmes (the LEP Order)

Ministerial Order no. 804 of 17 June 2016 on the Bachelor’s Degree Programme of Nursing.

curriculum for the bachelor’s degree programme of nursing ... · development-oriented situations...

Documents