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Nursing Science BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Coach Lane

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course allows you, in just one year of full-time study, to turn your existing nursing diploma into an honours degree. People who join the course are normally already registered as nurses, either in the UK or another country.

Please note that this is an academic-based course with no placement component, and successfully completing this course will not lead to a nursing registration within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

Northumbria’s Nursing learning experience

During the course you will develop knowledge for and from practice. Using the state-of-the-art facilities at our Clinical Skills Centre, you will enhance skills and deepen knowledge within authentically replicated clinical environments.

By the end of the year you will be able to demonstrate an ability to think independently and find answers to complex problems related to nursing.

How will my BSc (Hons) Nursing Science degree provide me with the skills needed for my career?

Throughout the course you will develop attributes of critical reflection and self-learning that will prepare you for whatever specialisms, and whatever future, you choose. As the nature of nursing and healthcare continues to evolve, the transferable knowledge and skills learned from this course will help you thrive.

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Science degree is widely seen as an essential passport to more advanced clinical, research, education, management roles and further studies.

Please note that this is an academic-based course with no placement component, and successfully completing this course will not lead to a nursing registration within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Specialist country advisers offer support and guidance to international students via in-country visits, online events, and a one-to-one booking system.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    9th out of 84

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    148 72%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    43rd

    14

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