Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies top-up degree will enable you to learn more about nursing within the UK. You will study with fellow nurses from other countries and will be encouraged to consider your current practice through a critical lens in relation to the UK context of healthcare delivery.

Graduating with a BSc from this course will equip you with a qualification recognised both in the UK and internationally. Achievement of the course will enhance your career prospects in healthcare and further educational development opportunities at Master’s level.

The health service in the UK is a dynamic and challenging environment and the University has exceptional partnership collaborations. We can provide links to local healthcare providers so that you can experience the UK healthcare system first-hand, by applying for part-time employment as a health care assistant (this will be subject to any visa regulations and meeting healthcare provider requirements).

What happens on the course?
You will participate in a range of activities designed to enhance your knowledge of nursing in the UK, including:

• Formal learning – We promote a blended approach to learning. Some core content will be delivered in the ‘face to face’ traditional teaching style but will include interactive activities to challenge your knowledge and practice.
• Applying theory to practice – We use a variety of approaches to enhance your ability to evaluate, articulate and apply evidence to inform practice, e.g. critiquing of journal articles, informal presentation, viva voce examination, and skills in summarising key research findings for dissemination. You will have access to a range of electronic resources to investigate the influence and impact of global healthcare communities on national and local policy.
• Research skills – You will be supported in the preparation of a detailed evidence based intervention or research proposal which will develop and expand your theoretical and practical thinking of the research process.

The ability to use digital resources and equipment is a key attribute of a graduate nurse and reflects the need for the healthcare worker to use advanced technologies in areas such as record keeping, delivery and management of care.