BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies (Top-Up) at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies (Top-Up) is a one-year top-up degree for nurses from other countries who want to learn more about nursing within the UK. Students study alongside fellow international nurses and critically examine their practice in the context of UK healthcare delivery.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science | Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: 11 January 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Contemporary Issues in Mental Health, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Fundamentals of Leadership in Healthcare Project, Long Term Conditions, Navigating Adult Nursing Competence: An Introduction for International Nurses, and The Evolving Health and Social Care Agenda. Learning is blended, with research skills developed through preparing an evidence-based intervention or research proposal, and an OET preparation module supports students intending to practise in the UK.

Career pathways

Graduates hold a qualification recognised in the UK and internationally and can progress to Master's study. Working as a registered nurse in the UK requires completing the NMC Test of Competence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Route A: registered nurse holding a valid licence in the overseas country, with a completed nursing diploma, at least three years of post-qualification nursing experience (subject to faculty approval; hands-on clinical roles typically qualify) and a general education background including Maths and Science at GCSE level or equivalent. Route B: Diploma in Nursing equivalent to RQF Level 5, registered nurse with a valid licence to practise in the country of origin, and paid nursing work within the last 12 months. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for both routes. A UK ENIC Statement of Comparability is not usually required.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 11 January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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