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Bachelor of Nursing in Top-Up

University of Sunderland

Sunderland, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

One-year academic top-up for registered nurses and internationally educated nurses.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Nursing in Top-Up
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways include healthcare-related and research pathways
regulated clinical roles require applicable licensing. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.

Curriculum

One-year top-up (120 credits) for registered nurses with a licence to practise (including NMC registration) or internationally educated nurses. Evidence-based practice and nursing theory applied to clinical practice
taught by staff active in healthcare research. It does not lead to NMC registration.

Entry requirements

Academic

You're required to be either: A registered nurse with a licence to practise (for example
Level 1**
NMC registration) and provide evidence of your NMC statement of entry/PIN
or An internationally educated nurse (with a country licence) and provide your transcript of training and academic qualifications.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,500 - £24,000 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sunderland campus
Faculty or school	Nursing and Midwifery
Department	Nursing and Midwifery
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.