Are you looking for the best way to gain a degree in nursing science that will take you to the next level in providing care to patients?
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.
Why choose Northumbria to study Nursing Science?
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Nursing, Midwifery and Health department won Outstanding Support for Students in Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
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Nursing at Northumbria is ranked 9th in the UK by the Complete University Guide for 2025.
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Northumbria’s research in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy is ranked 8th in the UK for research power, out of 91 submissions (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 13 places from 21st in 2014.
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98% of our Nursing graduates are in highly skilled employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Guardian University Guide, 2025).
If you have any questions about applying for one of our courses then check out our Undergraduate Degree guide and make sure to take a look at our other courses such as our Nursing Science Registered Adult Nurse BSc (Hons).
For more options in nursing take a look at our UG and PG Nursing Courses page.
