BSc Nursing (Adult)
Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: Pass with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Adult), a nursing (adult) degree focused on preparing students for professional registration and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum integrates practical placements across various healthcare environments with simulated practice opportunities throughout the academic years. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Applied physical health and pharmacology, Fundamental Health Assessment for adults, and Introduction to Professional Practice. The second year addresses more specialized health contexts via modules like Epidemiology, global and public health, Health Assessment and Acute Deterioration in Adults, Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice, and Palliative and End of Life Care. The final year focuses on advanced practice and leadership through modules including Complex Care and Multimorbidity, Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, and Student Led Project. Students can also choose from optional modules such as Primary Care and Community Nursing and Urgent, Unscheduled and Critical Care.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied physical health and pharmacology
- Fundamental Health Assessment for adults
- Fundamentals of health and care across the life course
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Part 1 Placement 1
- Part 1 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 1 for Adult Nursing Year 1
- Epidemiology, global and public health
- Health Assessment and Acute Deterioration in Adults
- Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Part 2 Placement 1
- Part 2 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 2 for Adult Nursing
- Research Methods for Nursing
- Complex Care and Multimorbidity
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Part 3 Placement 1
- Part 3 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 3 for Adult Nursing
- Student Led Project
- Primary Care and Community Nursing
- Urgent, Unscheduled and Critical Care