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Bachelor of Nursing Science

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Doctorate training nurse scientists in clinical-translational research methods.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop independent research expertise in Nursing Science. Design and conduct original investigations
  • Critically assess evidence
  • and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Programme Coordinator

Curriculum

  • 50 Quarter units of coursework: eight required courses (NUR SCI 211
  • 212
  • 213
  • 223A
  • 224
  • 226
  • 227A
  • 296) Plus at least 20 elective units chosen with an advisor. Capstone is a comprehensive exam
  • Proposal defence and dissertation with oral defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Have successfully completed a nursing education programme that leads to a full nursing qualification/license in clinical practice
  • recognised by a national nursing registration body (such as the NMC [UK] or an equivalent non-UK authority)
  • should be equivalent to a diploma or advanced diploma. Hold fully qualified registered nurse status.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages; extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points; top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree; some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each component)
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE Academic
  • Cambridge
  • Duolingo

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Completed Application Form

How to apply

  1. 1. Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
  2. GCSEs
  3. IELTS; country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry) and key dates on the course page. 2. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS; no university application fee is stated. 3. Submit qualifications
  4. English evidence and personal statement; some courses need a portfolio or interview. 4. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  5. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. 5. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCoach Lane Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary opportunities may exist for eligible applicants at Northumbria University. Award availability, the qualifying intake and program restrictions must be confirmed individually.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.