BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-up) (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield

Programme overview

A fully online top-up degree for registered nurses that uses an existing nursing diploma and NMC registration to credit the first two years, with 120 credits equivalent to the final year of an honours degree. It builds evidence-based practice, research appraisal, leadership and service improvement skills.

Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: 20 September 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Developing an Understanding of Research Processes and Methods and Advancing Nursing Practice; Year 2 modules are Leadership and Management in Health Professional Practice and a Research-Based Project.

Career pathways

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to roles such as adult nurse, children's nurse, health visitor, learning disability nurse, mental health nurse, midwife, paramedic and physician associate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nursing Studies Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent qualification and current NMC registration; employed in a suitable nursing role; computer with reliable internet access. International/English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent. Application deadline: 31 July.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,893 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee for 2026/27 entry; 2027/28 fees to be published. Source

International applicants: GBP 8,800 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee for 2026/27 entry; 2027/28 fees to be published. Source

Intake: 20 September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://uoh-onlineapps.hud.ac.uk/

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