BSc (Hons) Nursing Science

This course allows you, in just one year of full-time study, to turn your existing nursing diploma into an honours degree. People who join the course are usually already registered as nurses, either in the UK or another country. During the course you will develop knowledge for and from practice. Using the state-of-the-art facilities at our Clinical Skills Centre, you will enhance skills and deepen knowledge within authentically replicated clinical environments. In addition, you may have the opportunity to visit a local hospital. Our curriculum is built around the real needs of the nursing profession and is fully aligned with the requirements of the British Quality Assurance Agency’s benchmark statement for nursing. By the end of the year you will be able to demonstrate an ability to think independently and find answers to complex problems related to nursing. As a graduate and lifelong learner, you’ll be ready to pursue those opportunities and specialisms that inspire you.Throughout the course you will develop attributes of critical reflection and self-learning that will prepare you for whatever specialisms, and whatever future, you choose. As the nature of nursing and healthcare continues to evolve, your transferable skills will help you thrive. A degree qualification is widely seen as an essential passport to more advanced clinical, research, education and management roles. As you progress in your career, you will increasingly take responsibility for the care that is provided to patients. If you wish, you will be able to continue your studies to Masters level. The content of this BSc (Hons) Nursing supports and underpins what you would experience within MSc Nursing and MSc Nursing Leadership which are two leading courses for international students studying at Northumbria University.

Applicants must hold a nursing diploma equivalent to level 5 in the UK. Evidence of this (e.g. a nurse registration certificate) should be included with the application