Return to Professional Practice
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
This return to nursing course enables nurses who have had a break from practice to enhance and refresh their existing knowledge and skills so that they can confidently return to professional practice. Please note that NUR3039 (return to practice for specialist community public health nurses) is no longer available. Our Return to Professional Practice course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
This course is provided for all nurses who are unable to meet the criteria for revalidation, and who are therefore required to undertake a Return to Practice programme before re-registering with the NMC. Studying our return to nursing course can also help nurses to refresh their skills if they are considering moving between disciplines.
Key highlights
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Refreshes existing nursing knowledge and skills after a career break
- Prepares nurses unable to revalidate for re-registration with the NMC
- Supports nurses considering a move between nursing disciplines
Entry requirements
- Other English test — On entry applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This is determined by following the NMC requirements for Return to Practice Nursing Programmes: Trained in English
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Registered Nurse (Children's)
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
- Community Nurse
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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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