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Nursing in General Practice (Top-up)

BSc (Hons) Top-up
Duration
2 years
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

Are you a registered nurse hoping to become a proficient general practice nurse? Gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours via our BSc (Hons) Nursing in General Practice.

Why study with us

  • Our flexible programme enables you to manage Continuing Professional Development around your work and personal life.
  • Our course is aligned to the District Nursing and General Practice Nursing: Education and Career Framework .
  • Our flexible and unique learning approach allows you to tailor the course to your professional interests.
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What you'll do

  • Learn about core topics including clinical knowledge and skills, personal and people development, health promotion and long term conditions.
  • You’ll develop knowledge and skills which will enable you to meet the needs of current challenges facing general practice, utilising nationally recognised frameworks.
  • You’ll enhance your existing expertise and develop new areas of competence in support of your professional development

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

Progression to a postgraduate diploma or Masters in a health related topic will be encouraged by the personal tutor and community team. Additionally, as a student you will be nurtured to publish your research.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • Applicants will need to hold 120 credits at level 4 and hold 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent
  • APEL will be considered
  • References required
  • A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Part-time£975 per 20 credits
2025/26
UK
Part-time£1,025 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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