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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nursing Associate to Registered Nurse) at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An 18-month pathway for Registered Nursing Associates to become Registered Nurses, joining the BSc (Hons) Nursing cohort halfway through its second year. Recognition of prior learning covers 160 academic credits and a maximum of 1150 practice hours. The course is delivered 50% at university and 50% in clinical practice.

Faculty: Health and Allied Professions  |  Duration: 18 months  |  Intake: March 2028  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

After a transition period, students join the BSc Nursing cohort for modules including Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care, Evidence in Nursing Practice and Practice Based Learning 2, then a final year with a dissertation, essays and an exam.

Career pathways

Graduates have secured employment in community and inpatient settings in the NHS and private sector as registered nurses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: Registered Nursing Associate or equivalent, at any pass grade; evidence of study on a Level 5 Nursing Associate programme and NMC registration; level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths; interview. Offers subject to occupational health and DBS clearance. Application closing date 10 January 2027. This course is not open to international students.

Intake: March 2028

Duration: 18 months

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