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Nursing Studies (International Top-up) BSc (Hons)
A one-year top-up for nurses who hold a nursing diploma from outside the UK, building their skills towards UK practice standards. It helps prepare for the NMC Test of Competence. Taught at University Centre Birkenhead.
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Potential funding at University of Chester
All international undergraduate and 12-month taught postgraduate students are automatically considered for the University of Chester International Scholarship Award (amount shown on the offer letter, not published). Chester also lists Commonwealth Scholarships (4 for 2026/27) and an International Alumni discount.
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A clearer look at Nursing Studies (International Top-up) BSc (Hons)
A one-year top-up for nurses who hold a nursing diploma from outside the UK, building their skills towards UK practice standards. It helps prepare for the NMC Test of Competence. Taught at University Centre Birkenhead.
This 12-month top-up route concentrates on person-centred, evidence-based care, clinical assessment, communication and patient safety, professional accountability and supervised practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Person-centred, evidence-based care
- Clinical assessment, communication and patient safety
- Professional accountability and supervised practice
- Connect nursing theory with supervised clinical learning.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Clinical communication
- Care planning
- Evidence-based judgement
- Safe professional practice
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students committed to caring for people, learning in clinical settings and meeting the professional standards required for registration. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Registered practitioner after required registration
- Community health practitioner
- Clinical specialist after experience
- Health-service leader
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
5 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Advancing Leadership and SupervisionModule NU6002 · 20 credits
- 02Context of UK Healthcare for International NursesModule NU6004 · 20 credits
- 03Promoting Health and wellbeing in PracticeModule NU6005 · 20 credits
- 04Evidence Based Nursing PracticeModule NU6006 · 20 credits
- 05Clinical Skills For Nursing in the UKModule NU6007 · 40 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Registration as a nurse overseas, a Diploma in Nursing (equivalent to UK level 5) and current nursing experience
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Recognised bachelor's degree (2010 onwards) with GPA 3.0 or above; courses requiring a 2:1 have higher equivalencies
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5 (NMC registration needs 7.0 in each skill)
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on chester.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Chester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.