BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-Up) at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Healthcare is changing fast, and nurses with degree-level qualifications are in demand worldwide. The Nursing Studies BSc (Top-up) is designed for internationally trained or UK-registered nurses wishing to attain a UK Bachelor’s degree and advance their professional practice.

Faculty: Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 1 year (Home and International applicants); part-time: 2 years and up to 5 years (Home applicants only) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is delivered in Oxford across three semesters. Each semester will enable you to to progressively develop your knowledge, skills, and confidence in professional practice.

Career pathways

After completing the course, you will be prepared to progress into more senior clinical, managerial, educational or specialist roles, through the development of your: Advanced skills in clinical thinking Academic and research literacy Evidence based decision making Confidence in evaluating and applying knowledge to complex clinical situations Leadership, education and teaching capabilities Ability to support learning in practice Ability to contribute to service improvement initiatives Ability to lead positive change within healthcare settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualified nurse, registered with the appropriate country regulatory body Recent experience working as a qualified nurse, with some practical experience, normally at least 12 months. Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Nursing, or equivalent, with at least 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5/6 International students would need to meet the eligibility requirements of a CAS and a Student visa Personal statement of 4000 characters (including spaces) or a maximum of 3 minutes if doing a voice note. Satisfactory performance in the individual/group interview. IELTS 6.5 or 7.0 overall with 6.5 or 7.0 in all components (see individual entries for course details) Credit transfer Many of our courses consider applications for entry part-way through the course for students who have credit from previous learning or relevant professional experience. Find out more about transferring to Brookes. If you'd like to talk through your options, please contact our Admissions team

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (Home and International applicants); part-time: 2 years and up to 5 years (Home applicants on

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/nursing-studies-top-up#apply

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