Nursing (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

'Top-up' a registered nurse qualification to a full honours degree in one year of study. Develop your advanced clinical expertise, theoretical knowledge and professionalism. Enhance skills that allow you to meet a wider range of challenges within the clinical nursing environment.

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Overview

This course is designed to top-up a registered nursing qualification. You’ll be taught by an enthusiastic team of skilled professionals. All members of the team have at least one specialist area of both clinical and teaching expertise. They are also actively involved in healthcare research and consultancy work.

All learning is underpinned by evidence-based practice that promotes the development of high-quality healthcare provision. There is 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.

Places are available to study this course in January at our London campus. Find out more and apply online.

Why us?

Winner of Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Post-registration) at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2018
‘Top-up’ is a registered nursing qualification to a full honours degree in one year of study

Our Nursing courses were ranked 1st overall in the UK in the 2018 UK Engagement Survey
Our Nursing courses were ranked 3rd in the UK for Assessment and Feedback, 1st in the UK for Retention and Progression, and 1st in the UK for Employability in the 2018 UK Engagement Survey

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.

Modules on this course:

Research Proposal (40 credits)
Facilitating Learning and Development in Practice (20 credits)
Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (20 credits)
Managing and Effecting Change in Healthcare (20 credits)
Equality, Diversity, Ethics and the Law in Healthcare (20 credits)

Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

The University of Sunderland offers modern and well-equipped facilities at our Sciences Complex.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is:

Qualification	Minimum grade
You will be required to be a registered nurse with the appropriate country regulatory body and hold a Nursing Diploma qualification, equivalent to Level 5 in the UK.	For international applicants, we accept Registered Nurses who also hold a Licence to Practice.

If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.

If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.

You will be required to be a registered nurse with a recognised regulatory nursing organisation and hold a Higher Education Diploma Level Nursing qualification (NQF Level 5) or equivalent.

We also accept international students who have studied a certified nursing course leading to the Registered Nurse award, who hold a Licence to Practice, and who have a Higher Education Diploma Level Nursing qualification (NQF Level 5) or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

2023/24 annual, full-time fees:

£9,250 if you are from the UK//Europe*
£14,000 if you are an international student

Part-time fees are £6,935 per 120 credits. Please note, we are unable to accept international applicants for the part-time course who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.

Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

Given the increasing emphasis on degree level qualifications for nurses, this course is a valuable stepping stone towards more senior roles and greater responsibility.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to develop their nursing careers both within the UK and in other countries.

Employability

This Nursing course gives you more flexibility to move between different types of nursing jobs. Interests can and do change over time. This qualification helps ensure that you are always in demand and can work where you like.

Like all our courses, this course has a strong emphasis on real-world learning that equips you to deliver and achieve more in the workplace.

International applicants

If you are an international student, please be aware that successful completion of this Nursing Top-Up course will not make you eligible to work as a nurse in the UK.

In order for you to work as a nurse in the UK, you must be registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC). Our course does not lead to professional registration with the NMC.

Meet the students

The University has state-of-the-art facilities in an excellent teaching and learning environment

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My interactions with teaching staff always left me imbued with self-confidence and resilience

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I have been enjoying the excellent learning facilities and the friendly and supportive lecturers

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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: 29 March 2023

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