Online Nursing Health Degree :: Accredited Universities

If you’re already working as a healthcare support worker/healthcare assistant and would like to train to become a nurse (adult nursing), this unique practice-based qualification is for you. It enables you to stay in work while you study – provided you have the support of your employer, who sponsors you throughout. Please note you cannot fund this study yourself. On successful completion of your studies, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a qualified nurse.

Key features of the course
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A balance of theory and practice delivered through work-based and distance learning

Develops effective evidence-based practice and underpinning knowledge in an inter-professional and interdisciplinary environment

Addresses the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for entry to the nursing professional register.

Entry Requirements

You can only be registered for this degree if your employer has ensured that you meet the entry requirements specified by the NMC for entry to pre-registration nurse education. You must be working in healthcare practice in a caring role where mentors are available, and your study must be paid for by your employer. We offer places on the programme following a selection process (please note that this degree is not available in Wales). All shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face-to-face interview as required by the NMC.

The current NMC entry requirements include:

- literacy (Key skills level 2 or equivalent e.g. GCSE Grade C or above in English)

- numeracy (Key skills level 2 or equivalent e.g. GCSE Grade C or above in Maths)

- good character, evidenced through self-declaration, an enhanced criminal disclosure, and two references – one of which must be from your current employer

- good health, evidenced through self-declaration of health status, occupational health screening, review of previous sickness and absence record, and two references – one of which must be from your current employer.

This qualification is only offered by the University in association with partnering employers.

If you’re interested in this qualification and meet the entry requirements above, we recommend that you speak to your practice education manager in your own organisation.

If you are an employer interested in working in partnership with the OU, please contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.

Other Fees

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The Master of Advanced Health Practice has been developed for individuals with a background in a health science discipline including nursing and allied health professions. The course is focused on professional development for current health practitioners, giving them a broad overview of the latest developments in various fields.

The course is practical and allows students to build on their existing experience. It enables students to pursue their interests through the choice of specialisations across a range of advanced health practice areas. Alternatively, the degree can be completed as a generic course of study without a specialisation by undertaking a selection of units in accordance with the award rules. The course content, activities, flexible delivery options and assessment methods reflect the developing needs of busy professionals.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

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Similar to our MSc Advanced Practice course, this route allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of diabetes nursing.

For a qualified nurse currently working in diabetes nursing, this course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to practice at an advanced level, as well as the ability to critically appraise relevant health and social policy.

You'll also acquire the knowledge and skills you need to address ethical and professional issues, as well as developing a critical and evaluative approach to current research relating to the aetiology, altered physiology, clinical features, and acute and chronic complications of diabetes mellitus.

As a graduate, you'll enjoy increased employment opportunities in the nursing profession.

You'll develop a combination of theoretical and practical skills in this course, including critical thinking when considering the issues associated with practice, knowledge and application of research methods and their application, and efficient approaches to time management, prioritisation and workload planning. You will also learn to recognise and manage the personal stresses of the profession, and become proficient in the use of the latest technologies in the practice of your role.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a UK degree . We look for applicants to have a background in Professionals caring for the public in order to be eligible for the programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.
If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.

Other Fees

Home/EU Dissertation: £350

Overseas Dissertation: £1080

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Similar to our MSc Advanced Practice course, this route allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of neonatal nursing.

For a qualified nurse currently working in neonatal nursing, this course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to practice at an advanced level, as well as the ability to critically appraise relevant health and social policy.

You'll also acquire the knowledge and skills you need to address ethical and professional issues, and the ability to apply current scientific knowledge to initiate change and improve care for infants and families, as well as identifying potential areas for nursing research in clinical practice.
As a graduate, you'll enjoy increased employment opportunities in the nursing profession.

You'll develop a combination of theoretical and practical skills in this course, including critical thinking when considering the issues associated with practice, knowledge and application of research methods and their application, and efficient approaches to time management, prioritisation and workload planning. You will also learn to recognise and manage the personal stresses of the profession, and become proficient in the use of the latest technologies in the practice of your role.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you must be a Registered General Nurse or Registered Sick Children's Nurse, Registered Nurse (Child Health) or Registered Midwife with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Candidates must be able to show evidence of a specific neonatal education course independent of the pre-registration programme, and have a minimum of three years' experience in a neonatal intensive care environment.

Candidates must have an Honours degree or a postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree, and have the support, in writing, of their nursing/midwifery manager to undertake the course.

Other Fees

Home/EU Dissertation: £350

Overseas Dissertation: £1080

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Similar to our MSc Advanced Practice course, this route allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of nursing.

For a qualified nurse currently working in the profession, this part-time course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role. You'll gain an in depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to practice at an advanced level, as well as the ability to critically appraise relevant health and social policy. You'll also acquire the knowledge and skills you need to address ethical and professional issues.

As a graduate, you'll enjoy increased employment opportunities in the nursing profession.
You'll develop a combination of theoretical and practical skills in this course, including critical thinking when considering the issues associated with practice, knowledge and application of research methods and their application, and efficient approaches to time management, prioritisation and workload planning. You will also learn to recognise and manage the personal stresses of the profession, and become proficient in the use of the latest technologies in the practice of your role.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you must be a practising health or social care practitioner with a BSc (Hons) or equivalent professional experience.

Other Fees

Home/EU Dissertation: £350

Overseas Dissertation: £1080

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