The 100% online BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up from the University of Sunderland has been specifically designed for ambitious registered nurses who want to top up their existing academic qualification to a BSc with Honours degree, unlocking progression into more senior roles and higher pay bands.
For registered nurses based outside of the EU, this flexible Bachelor’s degree also provides key knowledge and skills that can help prepare you for the OSCE exam and for practice in the UK.
On the BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up, you’ll be taught by a team of skilled professionals who each have at least one specialist area of both clinical and teaching expertise. They are actively involved in healthcare research and consultancy work, and over half of the Nursing faculty research at the University of Sunderland was rated ‘world leading’ or ‘of international importance’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework.
In addition, we have been ranked internationally as a leading university, receiving five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023, the highest rating that can be awarded to a university. A special recognition of our practical focus on developing the skills that enable career progression for our students all over the world.
Because of the uniquely flexible design of the online BSc degree, it can be studied around your work and family commitments, at times that are convenient for you.
You can continue to work in your current role and apply the knowledge and skills that you develop, earning whilst you learn rather than taking a costly study break.
You will learn and interact within an interactive online learning environment as part of a community of fellow Nursing professionals from across the world. You will collaborate with tutors and fellow students via discussion boards, forums and group learning activities, providing unique opportunities to learn from the experiences of nurses from diverse backgrounds.
You will also be allocated a dedicated Student Success Coordinator, who will provide you with proactive support throughout your studies, from enrolment through to graduation.
QTop 40 university (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Best in North East (The Times Good University Guide 2024)
More than 70% of Nursing research rated ‘world leading’ or of 'international importance'***
University of the Year for Social Inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)