Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) top up

Course code: B740 Level: 6

If you already hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies, top it up to a full honours degree with this online course, and fit study easily around your career, personal or family commitments.

Our online BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (top up) degree has been specifically designed by experienced professionals, with internationally renowned contributors such as:

Dr Chris Gillespie MPhil., PhD., CPsychol., AFBPsS, a Consultant Psychologist at the Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
Dr Ian Turner whose research interests are molecular biology and forensic document analysis
Dr Peter Brown, physiological support to the British Army, the Royal Air Force and United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

Our range of innovative teaching materials gives you a varied and enjoyable learning experience and our expert online tutors will support you all the way. We've developed cutting edge learning materials for areas that include Asthma, Diabetes, Public Health (with an international perspective), Minor Injuries, Palliative Care and Evidence Based Practice, that can be taken as part of the top up, or studied independently as part of your continuing professional development (CPD).

A course with high professional standards

That’s largely due to the fact that we work hard to listen to employers in the health and social care sector when designing and updating this course. There has been significant consultation with Strategic Health Authorities, stakeholders and regulatory bodies. That means you can rely on this course to refresh your skills and keep you up to date with current practice, as well as enhancing your employability.

There’s room in your life for online study

Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures. As a nurse it would be very difficult to work any other way due to the demanding nature of the profession, so this type of study is ideal.

Course details

Course length:

18 months – 5 years of part time study

Start date:

September, January and May

Course category:

Undergraduate

Find out more:

Callum Cartledge
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Entry requirements:

You'll need all of the following:

a Diploma or an Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies (any nursing discipline)
to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or international equivalent
to be working in a relevant Nursing arena e.g. community, Acute sectors, public or private health and social care settings.

Documents to support your application

You'll need to provide full details of your qualifications, written references and evidence of regulatory body membership (e.g. NMC PIN number).

English language qualification

You'll also normally require one of the following English language qualifications:

GCE O level English Language C
GCSE English C

If English is not your first language you will need one of the following English language qualifications.

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL: 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based)
Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

We may accept other equivalent English Language qualifications with supporting evidence so please provide full details with your application.

Pre Diploma/Advanced Diploma qualifications

If you qualified pre Diploma or Advanced Diploma then you may be able to apply for credits through prior learning - Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential learning (APEL) based on your previous academic and clinic experience. Contact us for further information.

Fees:

Cost for the full top up degree - if you have a Diploma.

	Per Module	Modules	Total	Start
UK/EU	£620	6	£3,720*	Sept/Jan/May
Overseas	£660	6	£3,960*	Sept/Jan/May

Cost for the top up degree - if you have an Advanced Diploma.

	Per module	Modules	Total	Start
UK/EU	£620	3	£1,860*	Sept/Jan/May
Overseas	£660	3	£1,980*	Sept/Jan/May

*Fees correct for 2013/2014. Subject to annual increase in September 2014.

Flexible payment plans available

Choose from three options:

Pay only for the modules you are studying
Pay your full course fees upfront, receive a 5% discount and avoid annual increases
Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only).

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Funding options for Undergraduate UK Students

Depending on where you are from in the UK, you may be eligible for a part time student loan towards the cost of your undergraduate degree. Find out more about the options available to you.

Career information:

You'll gain organisational and management skills that will enhance your clinical practice, nursing management or research, enhancing your competency in your role. This places you at the heart of health and social care, enabling you to assess, diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions.

Once you’ve gained your BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies degree you can progress to a Masters level qualifications such as our MSc Advanced Practice, available to study on campus at Derby, which may open up further developmental opportunities e.g. research in nursing.

An honours degree will help you to compete in a contentious market, particularly when applying for international positions. It does not affect your NMC or provide access to other parts of the register but will broaden your horizons, improving your self confidence and competences in teaching and mentoring work colleagues.

Course group:

Psychology & Health

Top up Degrees

Modules

Modules:

Applied Cognitive Behavioural Theory

Assessment in Cognitive Behavioural Practice

Asthma: Mechanisms and Modern Management

Diabetes: A Contemporary Approach

Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care Practice & Policy

Evidence Based Practice

Independent Studies