Overview

The Nursing (Top-up) programme from The University of Lancashire enables nurses to top-up their nursing diploma to degree level and supports readiness for international students to apply for NMC exams for registration in the UK.

Key facts

The course prepares you to undertake the NMC exams for International Nurses wishing to register as a qualified Nurse in the UK.

The course will provide you with a full degree, enabling further postgraduate study and professional progression.

The course team includes registered specialist nurses and healthcare professionals, with vast experience in supporting students.

Future careers

For all students with a nursing diploma, this course will provide you with a top-up to a full Honours Degree. This opens professional opportunities which require a degree.

The course will prepare international students to undertake the NMC requirements forâ€¯overseas nurses wishing to join the professional registerâ€¯and acquire their pin number. It'll also provide a great foundation for further academic study.

If you're wishing to return to your own country, continuing to practice and develop your clinical skills will help maintain your clinical competencies whilst studying in the UK.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Concepts in Nursing Practice

Policy, Practice and Professionalism in Nursing

Influencing and Promoting Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing View 359 other Bachelors in Nursing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All candidates must be a qualified nurse in their own country

Candidates must have a valid registration License and PIN at point of application

Have successfully attained UK Diploma in Higher Education level study or equivalent level of study

Students will present evidence of academic attainment equivalent to 120 credits at Level 5

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

≈ 17325 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Future careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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