Carlisle,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Community Specialist Practitioner District Nursing (Top Up) in Lancaster United Kingdom | University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
|
Lancaster United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,400
(c. USD21,881.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Programme highlights-
This course combines 50% theoretical learning with 50% practical experience in District Nursing, guided by certified Practice Assessors and Supervisors.
Students can choose between full-time study (52 weeks) or part-time study (104 weeks) through Distance Learning.
Depending on prior qualifications, candidates can pursue either a BSc (Hons) with a Diploma or a Post-Graduate Diploma with a degree (1st or 2:1 classification) to progress to Master's level (level 7).
Graduates will receive a specialist practitioner qualification registered with the NMC.
The curriculum blends theory and practice to cultivate the essential skills, knowledge, and professional attitudes required for competent specialist nursing.
Renowned for excellence in District Nurse education, the University of Cumbria boasts faculty members with extensive senior-level DN experience, consistently praised by both students and placement partners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Selection criteria
Each candidate will have to meet the selection criteria to apply:
Be registered with the NMC as a Registered Nurse Adult
Have at least 120 credits at level 5 (Project 2000 students awarded Diploma which is 120 level 5 credits)
A preferable recent study at level 5 or 6
Be seconded from a Health Trust or be sponsored if applying externally
International Baccalaureate -
Syllabus A: Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5
Syllabus B: Higher Level 5
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each area.
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Reading - 18, Listening -17, Writing - 17, Speaking - 20).
Each candidate will have to meet the selection criteria to apply:
Be registered with the NMC as a Registered Nurse Adult
Have at least 120 credits at level 5 (Project 2000 students awarded Diploma which is 120 level 5 credits)
A preferable recent study at level 5 or 6
Be seconded from a Health Trust or be sponsored if applying externally
International Baccalaureate -
Syllabus A: Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5
Syllabus B: Higher Level 5
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each area.
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Reading - 18, Listening -17, Writing - 17, Speaking - 20).
Tuition
GBP
16,400