It’s hard to imagine a more dynamic, fast-changing sector than nursing and healthcare. Whether you’re seeking entry into the health and social care professions, or looking to progress your career, with an Open University nursing and healthcare course, the future is open. Choose below from our range of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Nursing and Healthcare
Degrees
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Nursing and Healthcare
Diplomas
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Nursing and Healthcare
Certificates
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
Why study Nursing and Healthcare with The Open University?
For over 30 years, we have been delivering supported and open distance learning in the field of Nursing, Health and Social Care, and developing highly-respected materials for multi-disciplinary and multi-professional use. You’ll join one of the largest and most innovative providers of educational opportunities and learning solutions in this sector.
The benefits of studying Nursing and Healthcare with us are:
Stay in your job while you study and develop in your current role.
We work in partnership with employers, including the NHS, social services and the voluntary sector.
As the UK's largest provider of part-time social work training, we offer a diverse range of modules and qualifications in the field of wellbeing, health and social care that are relevant to practice-based work.
Unique work-based nursing programme for flexible professional development.
Blended learning nursing programme
In England, we can offer an alternative route to nursing if you’re not currently working in a healthcare role. Torbay and South Devon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers both Adult Nursing and Children and Young People's Nursing. You’ll study theory online and will need to live near, or be able to travel to, Torbay and South Devon, to gain practical experience through practice placements with local healthcare providers.
Careers in Nursing and Healthcare
Studying for an Open University qualification in one of the healthcare disciplines is ideal preparation for personal development and career progression. Whatever your career goals, we can help you achieve them.
Our range of courses in nursing and healthcare can help you start or progress your career in:
Nursing and healthcare practice
Care and social work
Healthcare education
Clinical nursing research
Health/Care management
Nursing and Healthcare standalone modules
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
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All Nursing and Healthcare courses
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