The Course
Most students choose to start their nursing course on
a common entry programme, the Diploma of Higher Education in
Nursing.
The Diploma offers the option of transferring
to the degree route in the final year, depending on your grades.
Direct entry on to the Degree programme is also available, but the
funding arrangements are different, details of which can be found
in the Money Matters section.
The courses also have different entry
requirements and your educational qualifications, academic ability
and personal aspirations will determine which route is right for
you.
Both courses take three years to complete (or
at least four years for the part-time course) and lead to
registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, enabling you
to practise nursing in the UK.
The Degree is of a higher academic standard
and could help you progress within your chosen career path more
quickly, however, you should have opportunities throughout your
working life to undertake top-up degrees and further study.
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
BSc (Hons) Nursing