The BSc (Hons) Nursing programe is designed in alignment with the University’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy, utilizing a diverse range of assessment methods to support progression, independent learning, and professional development. Formative assessment is embedded across all modules, enabling students to reflect on their learning, refine their academic skills, and develop as autonomous practitioners capable of informing healthcare practice across a variety of settings.
- Integrates theory with practice across all modules.
- Embeds public health competencies throughout the curriculum.
- Encourages ethical debate, critical thinking, and exploration of inequalities and social inclusion.
- Promotes service user and career involvement.
- Aligns with workforce needs through collaboration with local partners, students, and External Examiners.
- Reflects national and international parity with comparable programes.
- The BSc (Hons) Nursing Programme is designed to provide flexible entry routes that recognise prior certificated and experiential learning, ensuring accessibility for both UK and international Registered Nurses.
- The programme permits entry for nurses who have successfully completed a certificated nursing programme leading to Registered Nurse status (3 Year Diploma ). It also welcomes overseas Registered Nurses who hold a valid Licence to Practise and have achieved IELTS 6 (or equivalent).
Students need to complete the 3-year General Nursing Diploma
- NRS303 -RESEARCH PROPOSAL
- NRS304-FACILITATING LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE
- NRS305-EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN HEALTHCARE
- NRS306-EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, ETHICS AND THE LAW IN HEALTHCARE
- NRS307-MANAGING AND EFFECTING CHANGE IN HEALTHCARE
Students can apply for Registered Nurse in many countries across the world, e.g., New Zealand, Denmark, the USA, the UK, Dubai, etc
Quick Info
Duration
1 Year
Full-time: 1 Year
Part-time:
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Program Type
Undergraduate
Intake Months
February
June
September
Campus Locations
Colombo Campus
Kandy Campus
Galle Campus
Jaffna Campus
Kurunegala Campus
Gampaha Campus
Final Certificate Awarded
University of Sunderland
Last Updated
February 24, 2026 at 1:25 am