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University of Sunderland

100% online BSc Nursing Studies Top-Up

Take your career in Nursing to the next level. Gain the knowledge and skills to progress with a great University.

Apply By 20 August 2024
To Start 3 September 2024
  • 160 credits
  • 16 months full-time
  • pay per module

Why Sunderland?

  1. 100% online BSc within 16 months
  2. 5 star rating for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities*
  3. 70% of university research rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’**
  4. 7th in the UK for social inclusion***
  5. £7,200 total fees, option to pay per module
*QS World University Rankings 2023
**Research Excellence Framework 2021
***The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

A flexible online Nursing BSc Degree designed to accelerate career progression for registered nurses in the UK and worldwide

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.

Learn from skilled professionals recognised for excellence in teaching and research

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.

Key knowledge and skills taught on this course:

  • Healthcare theory and models of care
  • Principles of teamwork in delivering and organising care
  • Leadership and decision-making skills
  • Mentorship skills
  • Management theories relevant to your care setting
  • Understanding of impacts of health and social care policy changes
  • Understanding of healthcare legislation and legal principles
  • Ethical decision-making frameworks
  • Research principles and their application in healthcare

A flexible online BSc course designed for busy registered nurses with competing life commitments

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.

A flexible online Nursing Bachelors degree from a University ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Nursing courses.

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