BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies (Top-Up)

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The aims of the BSc (Hons) International Nursing Studies course are listed below.

1. Enhance your nursing knowledge, skills, and attributes during a one-year programme of study that meets the requirements of an honour’s degree. The complete one-year award is comprised of six modules, and you will be awarded 120 credits at academic level 6 (see Framework for Higher Education Qualifications - https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks).
2. Promote your development as a critical, reflexive practitioner applying reflective practice to professional decision-making and undertaking learning that also recognises the value of prior achievement. This approach aims to nurture the ‘thinking practitioner’ with problem solving skills, which, in conjunction with clinical judgement, will support excellence in nursing practice.
3. Develop your ability to apply critical analysis to techniques of scientific enquiry, enabling the interpretation and application of evidence to nursing practice within a range of care settings.
4. Enable you to demonstrate the academic and transferable key skills within the lifelong learning context, whilst reflecting on your role in clinical practice across a range of healthcare settings.  
5. Foster the development of independent study capabilities through the use of research methods employing critical analysis and evidence-based enquiry.

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This programme is designed for nursing professionals and offers flexible routes to admission, recognising prior learning and practical experience. These routes are detailed below as A and B

Applicants applying for entry under routes A or B will need to demonstrate their English proficiency.

The University of Wolverhampton requires applicants to BSc Nursing Studies (Top-up) to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component less than 5.5.

The University allows applicants to demonstrate their proficiency in English using various tests which are detailed here.

You may be eligible through Route A if you:

• Are a registered nurse and hold a valid licence in your overseas country or jurisdiction.
• Can provide evidence of a completed nursing diploma.
• Have at least three years of post‑qualification nursing experience (subject to faculty approval). Relevant experience typically includes hands‑on nursing roles in hospitals or clinical settings, or working closely with physicians or surgeons in patient care. Roles focused mainly on one‑to‑one personal care may not meet this requirement; however, each case will be reviewed by the admissions committee to determine suitability.
• Have a solid general education background, including Maths and Science at GCSE level (or equivalent).

You may be eligible through Route B if you:

• Hold a Diploma in Nursing equivalent to RQF Level 5
• Are a registered nurse with a valid licence to practise in your country of origin.
• Have been working in a paid nursing role within the last 12 months.

A formal Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC is not usually required for the University to review your application but can be included in application documents if you have one. 

More information on applying as an International Student can be found here.

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Self-funding:

If you intend to self fund, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Please note that this course does not attract the NHS Learning Support Fund

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