Overseas Nursing Programme Professional

About the course

This Overseas Nurses Programme is a full-time professional course which is designed for overseas nurses to learn and adapt their existing skills and knowledge, allowing them to practice in the UK.

The mixture of academic and practical learning enables the overseas nurse to apply theory to real life situations, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The period of supervised practice will be delivered in accordance to the NMC| Registrar's letter. The specified time is usually three-six months; based on your training and experience.

The taught content will be in accordance with the NMC syllabus.

The course consists of 30 credits, containing a mixture of academic and practical learning, enabling you to apply theory to real life situations, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Nurses registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council must re-register each year and pay the required fee.

Reasons why you should choose Overseas Nursing Programme at DMU

• Professionally accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Suitable for overseas qualified nurses who wish to register with the NMC as a professional nurse in the UK
• Build your clinical skills and awareness of the UK Health Service
• Adapt your existing skills and knowledge, so that you can practise in the UK
• This course enables you to access the Adult, Mental Health, Child or Learning Disability parts of the NMC register, as long as you meet the NMC standards
• Suitable for overseas qualified nurses who wish to register with the NMC as a professional nurse in the UK
• Registered nurses start on a salary of more than £21,000 (NHS Payscales, 2012)

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Key facts

Direct entry code: NRMW2001

Duration: Full-time with 20 protected learning days and a stipulated amount of placement time as deemed necessary by the NMC; recommendations and conditions for your registration.

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

You must first apply for a notification letter from the NMC in order to assess whether you are able to register with the NMC. For information about the entry requirements set by the NMC please visit www.nmc-uk.org|.

• A first level nursing registration from a country outside the EU (evidenced by original certificate).
• An NMC Assessment letter outlining the requirements for you to join the NMC register
• A tier 2 work sponsored visa, or indefinite leave to remain in the UK

You must also send certified copies (signed by solicitor) of the documents the NMC requests with your application form to us. A full list of what is required is present on the application form. We will ask you to present the original copies of these documents to our International Admissions Office once we have confirmed your place on the course.

If you are undertaking a period of supervised practise then you must also complete an occupational health check, declaration form, enhanced CRB disclosure application form and a criminal record certificate from your home country before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU's admissions policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.

Interview required: No

International students:
If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 7.0 overall as well as 7.0 in each section, or equivalent.

For further information about application to the NMC please visit their website here www.nmc-uk.org|

For further information about the tier two work sponsored visa please visit the UK Border Agency website here ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk|

Teaching and assessment

Typical contact time is 100 hours in total, with 24 hours dedicated to independent study. This includes tutorial support for assessments and placement visits.

A diverse range of teaching styles are used, including lectures, seminars, workshops, e-learning, guided reading, problem solving and support from expert practitioners.

Many of our academic staff have expertise in specialist areas of teaching such as cultural communication and working with overseas nurses from EU, Africa and South East Asia.

The teaching for this programme includes an in depth exploration of the UK Health Service and the way that healthcare is delivered. A number of service delivery models are explored along with their impact in providing a high quality of care.

Students explore the concepts of clinical governance and the quality assurance systems that underpin the NHS.

The role of the nurse is also explored, giving students an in depth understanding of the values, philosophies and standards that nurses are expected to achieve.

We help students develop their own learning styles and provide access to all student support services within DMU.

Course modules

The Overseas Nursing Programme consists of a single 30 credit module the content of which is set by the NMC. If you would like further information about the module content please contact us.

Industry links and professional accreditation

The continuing relationship with the NHS means that you will spend your practice placements in an environment that is aware and capable of delivering the required knowledge and skills that you need to successfully complete the module.

Work experience and placements

The period of supervised practice will be delivered in accordance to the NMC registrar's letter. The specified time is usually three–six months; based on your training and experience. You will have to organise your own placement which are available within the local NHS hospitals and community.

These give you the opportunity to observe the work of various nurse and medical specialists, which could open up new career options for the future. Your placement will need to be relevant to your practice area e.g. adult, mental health, learning disabilities as stated on the registrar’s letter.

Graduate careers

Completing this course allows you to expand your potential, boosting your career prospects as a registered nurse on Band 5 able to work within the National Health Service or private health sector. After a period of consolidation in employment you may have the opportunity to access healthcare degrees or modules at DMU.

Fees and funding

UK/EU Full-time £9,000 International
Full-time £10,750

Please note: these fees are for 2012 and are subject to change.

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Scholarships

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Facilities

Extensive investment in our first-class facilities help develop your practical experience and enhance your employability, and our purpose-built clinical skills areas allow you to apply theory to practice in a safe environment.

We have a thriving international student community with a dedicated international support officer who can assist with integration into the university.

Continued investment means that you will benefit from a newly refurbished Health and Life Sciences| building with improved learning and teaching facilities.