Course Overview
Programme overview
Boost your career progression as a registered nurse
Specialist nursing skills have never been in higher demand in the UK and worldwide. This presents significant opportunities for nurses to upskill, gain new qualifications, and progress quickly in their careers.
Our BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up has been specifically designed for registered nurses with a Diploma in Nursing at UK level 5 or equivalent. Top-up your existing academic qualification to a BSc (Hons) degree and progress into a more senior role in a higher pay band.
Your course will be delivered entirely online and asynchronously, allowing you to study around your shift patterns. Focusing on theoretical knowledge and research linked to the delivery of clinical practice, you will enhance your ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.
Programme outcomes
What you'll learn
This online BSc (Hons) Nursing Top-Up will give you the skills and knowledge needed to step into more senior roles within healthcare settings.
Throughout this degree, you will:
- Enhance your existing knowledge base and gain a comprehensive understanding of theoretical concepts and models.
- Learn to link your new knowledge to your own clinical practice.
- Be equipped for leadership roles.
- Develop the ability to deliver evidence-based care as an enquiring practitioner.
- Become an innovator in your field of clinical practice.
Key skills and knowledge you'll learn:
- Professional integrity
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Management theories relevant to your care setting
- Principles of teamwork in delivering and organising care
- Legal and ethical principles in healthcare and nursing
- Applying teaching and learning into a clinical setting
- Ethical decision-making frameworks
- Research principles and their application to nursing
- Evidence-based practice
- Global health issues, inequalities, and implications for nursing
Flexible learning
A flexible online BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up designed for busy registered nurses
Our uniquely flexible online BSc course is designed to fit around your professional and personal life, allowing you to study at times that work best for you.
With this course, you can:
- Continue working in your current role while applying your new knowledge and skills in practice.
- Earn while you learn, avoiding the financial strain of taking a study break.
- Engage in an interactive online learning environment and connect with nursing professionals worldwide.
- Collaborate with tutors and peers through discussion forums and group learning activities.
- Benefit from diverse perspectives and shared experiences from nurses across different backgrounds.
- Receive proactive, personalised support from a dedicated Student Success Coordinator from enrolment through to graduation.
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Top Up) at The University of Sunderland is eligible for Student Finance England funding: a tuition fee loan of up to £9,535 per year paid directly to the university, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year for your living costs. There is no upper age limit — mature students apply through exactly the same process. Repayments only start once you earn over £25,000 a year.
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BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Top Up) is offered by The University of Sunderland in partnership with PEN . Students can choose flexible class schedules such as Online, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full time study mode. It supports academic pathways at Top-Up level, and is available across key study locations including London. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Top Up)
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London
4 Harbour Exchange Square, London E14 9GE
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Entry requirements (Top-up)
Entry normally needs a relevant HND, Foundation Degree or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent credit). AF Education will confirm the exact requirements with The University of Sunderland before you apply.
Who it's for
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Top Up) at The University of Sunderland is a practical option for mature students, career changers, and anyone returning to education who wants a clear, funded route into university study.
There is no upper age limit for Student Finance England-supported study in England. If you are exploring a return to learning, our advisors can help you check fit before you apply.
Study location & mode
This course is listed with The University of Sunderland and can be studied in London .
- Study mode: Full time
- Class schedule: Online
Exact campus availability can vary by intake — use the campus list above and speak to an advisor if you need a specific location or timetable.
How this course is funded
Eligible students in England may be able to fund tuition and living costs through Student Finance England. As general guidance, that can include a tuition fee loan paid to the university and a maintenance loan for living costs. Repayments normally start only once you earn over the published repayment threshold.
This is general information, not a personal funding decision. Final eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms are confirmed when you apply for student finance — AF Education does not guarantee funding approval.
How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
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