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

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing top-up degree allows nurses with a nursing diploma to top up to degree level and supports readiness for international nurses to apply for NMC registration exams in the UK. The course reviews the basis of nursing across boundaries and cultures and examines evidence, quality of care and health policy.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027; January 2028  |  Study mode: top-up  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Clinical Concepts in Nursing Practice, Policy, Practice and Professionalism in Nursing, Influencing and Promoting Health, Valuing Research and Promoting Leadership in Practice.

Career pathways

The degree opens professional opportunities requiring a degree, prepares international nurses for NMC overseas registration requirements, and provides a foundation for a Master's in Nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be a qualified nurse in their own country, hold a UK Diploma in Higher Education level qualification or equivalent, and show academic attainment equivalent to 120 credits at Level 5. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 1 year

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