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SCQF Level 9 (Nursing) Return to Practice (Nursing and Midwifery) at Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Return to Practice course is for nurses and midwives in Scotland who want to rejoin the Nursing and Midwifery Council register after a lapse of three or more years. It is supported by the Scottish Government and combines theory and practice, with routes in Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Child, SCPHN (Health Visiting) and Midwifery.

Duration: 27 weeks part time (Nursing)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course builds on previous knowledge to strengthen decision-making, problem-solving and clinical skills in line with NMC Standards for Education and Return to Practice.

Career pathways

Completing the course restores eligibility to join the NMC Register. Students employed under an NHS contract as Return to Practice students are guaranteed employment as Band 5 Staff Nurses or Band 6 Midwives on completion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a lapse of registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. English language: IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 27 weeks part time (Nursing)

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