Study Abroad FAQ: Studying Nursing In The UK
The Nursing career most definitely does not seem to have an expiration period for the funny truth is that there will always be a sick patient to attend to. Studying Nursing abroad offers students a better chance of placement (that is job opportunities) even before you graduate. However, you will need to focus your search on the specialized areas that are top of the demand skill required.
The most lucrative Nursing programs, commonly known as Mental Health, Child Health, and Adult Care, are taught and some schools offer students the flexibility to choose a branch after they have started a course. The learning experience is divided into 50% theory and 50% practical experience as their attendance is shared between the lecture halls and care centres.
At the beginning of the learning program, students are taught the basic precepts and concepts of the Nursing profession and might be allowed to take other healthcare modules, such as pharmacy, midwifery, occupational therapy and social work for diversification and competency. The application procedures for the Nursing program differs with each country. For instance, in the UK, students can apply for either of these following study programs;
Bachelor’s Degree which is a 4 – 5 years study program. On normal grounds, high-school students can apply for this program provided they took science course subjects in their SSCE exam. In recent years, other international students with science academic backgrounds, from a tertiary institution, can apply for a second BSc degree in the Nursing degree. Students are strongly encouraged to have at least a 3 months work experience in Care Centres; either in a hospital or NGO as a full-time or part-time employee. This will help prepare you for the required skill-set for the Nursing profession beforehand.
The Top-Up program is primarily designed as a conversion course for students who have previously taken a pre-registration Nursing degree such as the common Diploma certificate from a school of Nursing. Students who apply commence classes in their final year and graduate within a year.
The Master’s program is a postgraduate degree within a time frame of 12 – 24 months. On normal grounds, the one year program is designed for students who already have a BNSC degree while the 2 years Masters is for other students who have previous academic degrees in a Health-Science related course. Students are strongly encouraged to have at least 3 months of work experience in Care Centres; either in a hospital or NGO as a full-time or part-time employee. This will help prepare you for the required skill-set for the Nursing profession beforehand.
A student’s clinical placement will depend on their course majors. For example, if you apply for a Child Nursing degree, your placement will be at a Child Hospital or the Child Ward of a Hospital which can be paid or unpaid. International students who wish to build their Nursing profession are required to take the Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP) as part of their studies which enables one to become registered nurses in the UK to work in either the NHS or the private sector.
To learn more about the best Nursing courses in the UK, fill this contact form to speak with a TGM Student counsellor.
Comments (12)
I’m interested in studying Nursing in Canada
Hi Stella,
Great to hear. Have you registered for the Canadian virtual fair coming up on November 28th?
Let’s start from there, register and get answers to all your pressing questions about studying Nursing in Canada.
TGM education is a great place to learn due to my experience so far and what I’ve come across , I think it will be of great opportunity for me but I’m a student with an SSCE certificate (science).
Definitely John, there are available foundation/Bachelor study options for first school leavers in top-ranking schools in the UK, Canada, and more. Register for the TGM Virtual Fair to learn more.
I am really interested in the program
Great! Register for the ongoing virtual fair via https://tgmeducation.com/roadshow, ask your questions at the online fair and you will be assigned to a student counsellor for further assistance.
Am a registered nurse and midwife in nigeria and I have interest in studying BNSC what are the requirements
Hello Bello,
The helpdesk team will get in touch with you as regards your Nursing interest. You can also send an inquiry email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com or call 0908 077 5662 to further assist with your application to our partner schools in the UK.
Am interested in studying nursing in Uk i will be writing my SSCE exams this year. i hope its ok
That’s great Gbolahan,
To get started, read this short blog post for the list of requirements. Also, send an inquiry email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com or call 0908 077 5662 to further assist with your Nursing application to our partner schools in the UK.
Please I’m interested in studying nursing in the uk
Hello Praise, some universities’ portals for the September intake are open already for the Nursing programme. Please do not wait until it is too late to apply. To get started, kindly respond to the email sent by the helpdesk team, or you send an email to helpdesk@tgmeducation.com and we’ll take it up from there.