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Nursing in General Practice (Top-up), BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Nursing in General Practice is a flexible top-up degree for registered nurses who want to become proficient general practice nurses. Modules can also be completed as stand-alone 20-credit modules and are aligned to the District Nursing and General Practice Nursing Education and Career Framework.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Study mode: top-up  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The module catalogue includes practice nursing skills such as long-term conditions, acute management of patients, treatment room skills, leadership skills and non-medical prescribing.

Career pathways

Progression to a postgraduate diploma or Master's in a health-related topic is encouraged, and students are supported to publish their research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 or equivalent (recognition of prior experiential learning considered); references required; satisfactory criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland).

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 2 years

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