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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: NPT1

Nursing Practice (Top-Up)

University of Sunderland
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sunderland, the BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 'Top-up' a registered nurse qualification to a full honours degree in one year of study. Develop your advanced clinical expertise, theoretical knowledge and professionalism. Enhance skills that allow you to meet a wider range of challenges within the clinical nursing environment. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Clinical Practice and Decision-Making
Evidence-Based Nursing Research and Evaluation
Leadership and Professional Development in Healthcare
Specialist Pathways in Contemporary Nursing
Healthcare Policy and Service Improvement
Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Critical Analysis of Nursing Theory
Dissertation in Nursing Practice
UCAS Code:NPT1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,000

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£29,000£35,000
3 years£22,500£29,000£39,000
5 years£23,500£31,500£42,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
15%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Sunderland

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