BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-up) at University of West London

Programme overview

Our BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-up) is a full-time, one-year course that enables overseas internationally registered nurses, who hold a Level 5 diploma qualification, to 'top-up' and achieve a prestigious UK undergraduate honours degree. With a focus on UK healthcare delivery, the course will enhance your clinical, evidence-based practice, management and leadership skills. The course is delivered from our West London campus, enabling you to be immersed in UK culture, access our state-of-the-art learning facilities and network with students from different countries.

Duration: 1 year top-up; 19 months extended top-up; 18 months extended top-up | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course modules have been devised to enhance your clinical knowledge in relation to both physical and mental health and to further your understanding of the evidence base which informs care delivery. They will also develop your management and leadership skills and provide an opportunity to gain an understanding of UK healthcare policy. Our advanced simulation centre will enable you to apply your classroom-based learning within a real-world simulated setting. Modules include: Detection of and Response to Acute Clinical Deterioration in the Adult Patient; Foundations and Principles of Mental Illness; Leadership and Management in Nursing; Using Evidence to Inform Nursing Practice; Principles in the Art and Science of Person-Centred Care; Study Skills for International Nursing Practice; Continuing Study Skills for International Nursing Practice; Promoting Health and Personal Wellbeing; Healthcare in the UK; Critical Appraisal in Healthcare.

Career pathways

Completion of this BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-up) course will enhance your continuing professional development and career opportunities. It does not provide eligibility to apply to register with the NMC as a nurse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualification; IELTS. You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 6.0 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) or equivalent. Extended BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-up). To study the Extended BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Top-Up) course you will need to hold the following: Level 4 Diploma of Nursing or equivalent qualification and registration to practice nursing in your country of origin. Those applicants that have a Level 3 Diploma of Nursing or equivalent qualification and registration to practice nursing in your country of origin will need to provide evidence of a year’s experience of nursing practice from your country of origin. Please note, equivalence will be assessed on application through UK ENIC. IELTS 6.0 overall or above for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) or equivalent (for example, OET C or C+). UCAS/course code: UGP176~W.

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Top-up (1 year, February 2027). Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year top-up; 19 months extended top-up; 18 months extended top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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