Nursing Studies (Top-Up)
Course overview
• Course is 100% online and 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 • Accredited by the RCN Centre for Professional Accreditation until 10 March 2026 • Choice of optional modules across adult, children's, mental health and learning disabilities nursing to develop your skills both clinically and professionally • A global student community with over 1600 students from world-over brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise for you to learn from and alongside • A long-established course with a refreshed, innovative and internationally focused curriculum aligned to healthcare practice and policy, and interprofessional learning at its core • A holistic learning experience to enable students to become emotionally resilient and transformational nurses of the future capable of delivering individualised, personalised and person-centred care that is safe and based up the latest research and evidence
Key highlights
- Fully online, letting registered nurses study around their clinical practice
- Tops up a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Nursing to a Bachelor's
- Accredited by the RCN Centre for Professional Accreditation until March 2026
- Optional modules across adult, children's, mental health and learning disabilities nursing
- Global online community of over 1,600 students to learn alongside
- Internationally focused curriculum with interprofessional learning at its core
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5
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 £1,000Sports 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
- Registered Nurse
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Nursing Sister / Charge Nurse
- Ward Manager
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £905 per year | International: £905 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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