Nursing Professional Practice (Final Year Entry)

From International practice to UK recognition-advancing your nursing journey

Empowering Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) to achieve academic success, professional recognition, and confidence in UK healthcare practice. This innovative top-up degree has been designed specifically to support IENs in bridging the gap between their prior learning and the expectations of UK higher education and professional nursing standards.

Through a carefully structured curriculum, you will develop advanced academic writing, critical thinking, and research skills while deepening your knowledge of person-centred care, long-term health conditions, and professional practice. Our dedicated teaching team understands the unique challenges faced by IENs, including acculturation, academic transition, and adapting to UK healthcare systems, and will provide personalised guidance throughout your journey.

The course fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with opportunities to enhance clinical decision-making, leadership, and reflective practice. On graduation, you will hold a UK honours degree and be fully prepared to excel in complex healthcare settings, drive positive change, and make a meaningful contribution to the nursing profession both in the UK and internationally.

What you should know about this course:

• This course enables you to apply advanced academic and critical thinking skills to analyse, evaluate and synthesise evidence that informs professional nursing practice

• Develop and demonstrate advanced knowledge of long-term health conditions, person-centred care and the UK healthcare context

• Gain confidence and competence in academic writing, referencing, and research, enabling success in higher education and evidence-based practice

• Reflect on and consolidate professional practice and clinical skills, aligning with UK nursing standards and regulatory expectations as well as enhancing leadership, communication

• Enhanced critical thinking and the synthesis of research evidence relevant to nursing practice, demonstrating understanding of evidence-based frameworks.