BSc Nursing Top-Up

The BSc Nursing (Top-Up) at the University of Sunderland is a one-year full-time course or two years part-time. This course is created for registered nurses from different parts of the world.

Students of this course will acquire skills and knowledge in advanced clinical and theoretical expertise, innovation in healthcare, research evaluation and application, and professional growth in the nursing sector.

Teaching methods for this course include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, group work, and independent learning. Students will be assessed through coursework, presentations, and projects.

The University of Sunderland is a public university with campuses in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong. It also has study centres in different countries around the world. The university is focused on being student-focused, profession-facing, and society-shaping. The university is strong in subjects such as Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Business, Law, Computing, and Engineering. The university also runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

It has been ranked in the Guardian University Guide, The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, and the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Sunderland welcomes students from different parts of the world. It has students from more than 100 countries and is known for supporting students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. The university also supports students with accommodation services, settling, and financial advice or support.

Applicants will have to submit transcripts or certificates of previous qualifications, a signed application form, a passport or proof of identity, work experience, and a personal statement. Applicants for this course may also be interviewed.

Grade Requirements:

• People who want to study this course should be registered nurses or hold a Higher Education Diploma in Nursing (or its equivalent).
• For those who hold a Level 4 nursing qualification, they must be registered with the UK NMC or have evidence of UK-accredited academic Continuing Professional Development (CPD) amounting to at least 20 credits at Level 5.
• Those who do not meet these qualifications have the option of taking one of the foundation pathways.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English will have to show proof of English ability by having at least a 6.0 overall score in IELTS (with at least 5.5 in each component).

The tuition fee for BSc Nursing (Top-Up) for international students at the University of Sunderland is £16,500 every year. This fee can be reviewed every year by the university.

There are only a few scholarships available for international top-up students. One that BSc Nursing (Top-Up) students can apply for is the Global Leaders Scholarship (£5,000 tuition fee discount).

Registered nurses who graduate with a BSc Nursing (Top-Up) from the University of Sunderland can have jobs such as:

• Registered nurse (RN)
• Specialist nurse
• Community or public health nurse
• Occupational health nurse
• Research nurse

International applicants can apply online via the University of Sunderland’s application portal. Contact AHZ Associates for guidance and assistance.