Program Overview

Course Overview

This course provides academic and professional development for nurses who have a Diploma of Nursing from outside the UK and wish to enhance their career opportunities by attaining an honours degree qualification. The course has been specifically designed to build on your skills as a registered nurse in your home country and will help you to develop the skills and knowledge required of UK registrants.

Level and Duration

• Level: Undergraduate
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location and Fees

• Location: University Centre Birkenhead
• UK fees: £1,590 per 20 credit module (2025/26)
• International fees: £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Contents

Modules

• Context of UK Healthcare for International Nurses (20 credits) Core
• Advancing Leadership and Supervision (20 credits) Core
• Promoting Health and wellbeing in Nursing Practice (20 credits) Core
• Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (20 credits) Core
• Clinical Skills For Nursing in the UK (40 credits) Core

Teaching and Learning

This course utilises a diverse range of teaching and learning strategies including small group seminars, field trips and face-to-face taught sessions with interactive group work. Students will be required to engage in independent study and work with their peers throughout the programme.

Assessment

Each module of study is assessed via a variety of methods including written essays, presentations and an Observed Clinical Skills Examination.

Entry Requirements

• International Students:
  • IELTS 6.0 or (equivalent) with no element below 5.5 (NMC require 7 for reading, listening, and speaking and 7 for writing)
  • All applicants must be qualified nurses (Diploma at Level 5 or equivalent)
  • Be registered with the appropriate in-country regulatory body, and have current experience.

Fees and Funding

• International Students:
  • Additional Costs
• The tuition fees for international students studying Undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 are £14,450 per year for a full-time course.

Where You'll Study

• University Centre Birkenhead
• Marriss House

Facilities

• Dedicated health and nursing education facility
• Fully-equipped skills laboratory resembling a high-tech hospital ward
• Virtual reality equipment and technology for practicing clinical skills
• Numerous classrooms and meeting spaces for group work
• Dedicated Health and Social Care library

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

Graduates will be well placed to undertake the NMC Test of Competence for registration in the UK.

Progression Options

The University of Chester includes a range of CPD programmes to enable our Graduates to continue their education with us.

Careers Service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences.