BSc Adult Nursing
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. BSc (Hons) including Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points For full entry requirement details, visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page. Additional requirements: We encourage all candidates to gain some practical work experience in a care setting before starting the course. Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. If your initial application is successful, we’ll invite you to an online interview. This will include a series of short value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. English language: English language requirement for this course: English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult). Core topics include Clinical Skills. The course includes three Practice Assessment Modules alongside placements in medical and surgical wards, intensive care, A&E, district nursing and GP practice settings. A simulation suite supports clinical learning, and an optional elective placement at the end of Year 2 can be taken internationally.
Modules
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Adult Nursing
- Public Health
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Adult Nursing 1
- Adult Nursing 2
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Practice Assessment Module 2
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Option Module
- Becoming a Registrant
- Collaborative learning and teaching in practice
- Complex Care for Adult Nursing
- Leading care in adult nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3