Nursing (Top-Up) via Study Centres BSc (Hons)

Build on your experience, knowledge, and skills of nursing. Top-up your registered nurse qualification to a full honours degree in one year. Progress your career and embark on senior positions.

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Overview

All learning on the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up) course is underpinned by evidence-based practice that promotes the development of high-quality health care provision. There's a strong emphasis on relating nursing theory to clinical practice.

The course is carefully structured to enhance skills that allow you to meet a wider range of challenges. We work hard to ensure you have all the support that you need to build your confidence and professionalism.

Please contact your study centre for the duration and mode of this course.

Why us?

‘Top-up’ a registered nursing qualification to a full honours degree in one year of study

Course structure

We use various methods of teaching including lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, independent learning and group work.

Each module involves an element of assessment using methods designed (where appropriate) to support professional development in clinical practice.

Course modules

Research Methods (20 credits)

Discuss the principles of research, research skills and how research can be applied to healthcare practice. Develop an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data collection and data analysis and the structure of research question design. Examine the problems associated with research design and critiquing research papers.

Theory and Practice in Health Care (20 credits)

Explore theoretical healthcare perspectives and critically debate how they impact upon healthcare practice. Learn about healthcare theories and models relating to healthcare delivery and outcomes. Engage in debates relating to contemporary healthcare practice.

Evidence-Based Practice (20 credits)

Learn about the process of researching to inform healthcare decisions, specifically linked to practical applications within the clinical setting. Gain an understanding of the principles of healthcare evaluation, considering both the design of studies, and the elements of care which can be examined.

Management of Care (20 credits)

Explore concepts from management and business theory, as well as current ideas in healthcare delivery. Relate these concepts to the practice setting in order to manage the organisation and enhance the patient and service user’s outcomes.

Preparation for Mentorship (20 credits)

Cover an outline of learning theories, and links to practice settings; approaches to teaching in formal and informal settings; communication skills; negotiation and feedback skills; approaches to evaluation of educational programmes; the nature of assessment and reliability and validity in assessment; aspects of supervision, mentorship and preceptorship; and reflective practice and the theory.

Law and Ethics in Health Care (20 credits)

Examine legal and ethical principles which impact upon healthcare practice. Focus on current legislation, ethical theories and concepts, patients’ rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, and professional regulation. Explore ethical and legal dilemmas of healthcare.

Dissertation (40 credits)

Undertake a dissertation which will consist of a critique of an area of current interest within the nursing field. Carry out a structured systematic literature review, which will include a critical analysis of the reported literature as well as recommendations for nursing and nursing practice.

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

This course is available at partner universities worldwide.

Please contact the Study Centre directly for information on facilities and location.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

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Fees and finance

Please contact the International College of Business and Technology for information on fees and finance.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

This course is for people who already hold a registered nursing qualification.

Degree qualifications are becoming increasingly vital for moving up to senior positions and our graduates have a strong record of career progression.

On successful completion of this course, you'll have an honours degree that underlines your advanced clinical expertise and professionalism.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 26 January 2024

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