University of Derby

Occupational Health Nursing (Top-Up)

University of Derby

Course overview

• 100% online learning – study alongside your professional role and enjoy flexible access to structured learning materials to fit around shift patterns • Course can be completed over 1-2 years, allowing registered nurses to top up their Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Nursing to a Bachelor’s degree whilst managing studies around their practice • Develop specialist knowledge in Occupational Health, public health and long-term conditions • Learn from expert academic and clinical lecturers • Live, interactive online sessions scheduled to maximise accessibility • Build practical, career-focused proficiencies aligned to Occupational Health practice

Key highlights

  • 100% online learning designed to fit around shift patterns
  • Tops up a nursing diploma or advanced diploma to a Bachelor's degree
  • Specialist knowledge in occupational health, public health and long-term conditions
  • Taught by expert academic and clinical lecturers
  • Live, interactive online sessions scheduled to maximise accessibility
  • Career-focused proficiencies aligned to occupational health practice

Entry requirements

Course can be completed over 1-2 years, allowing registered nurses to top up their Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Nursing to a Bachelor’s degree whilst managing studies around their practice The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN – Occupational Health) qualification Professional discussions related to your experience Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications*

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Occupational Health Nurse
  • Occupational Health Adviser
  • Senior Occupational Health Nurse
  • Occupational Health Nurse Manager
  • Public Health Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £925 per year | International: £925 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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