• A degree programme designed to support care improvement and continuing professional development for nurses working in a variety of settings.
  
• It is appropriate to those who have recently qualified at diploma level and wish to ‘top-up’ their diploma nursing qualification to degree level.
  
• It is also relevant to experienced nurses who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in their specific area of practice
  
• At its heart, the programme aims to develop intellectual and practice skills in order to enhance your performance as a nurse and improve the effectiveness of care you give to patients.
  
• There are 4 awards and pathways available including:
  
  - Children’s Nursing
  - Learning Disabilities
  - Surgical Care
  - Clinical Nursing

Entry requirements

• Normally 120 credits at level 1 and 2 e.g. Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing *
  
• Qualified health professional, registered with a UK regulatory body
  
• Working for a minimum of 20 hours per month in the UK in a healthcare environment that is appropriate to the relevant pathway.

* If you do not have 120 credits at level 1 and 2, you can still enter the programme. Please contact David Maher

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

• Part-time Between 2 and 6 years
• Full-time Normally over 1 academic year

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

Not applicable.