BSc Nursing Practice (Adult)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing Practice (Adult), a nursing (adult) degree centred on professional healthcare practice and patient care. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, enabling graduates to register as professional nurses. The first year establishes foundations through compulsory modules such as Adult Nursing Care, Adult Nursing In Practice 1, Mental Health And Physical Health Through The Lifespan (Rn), and Professional, Legal And Ethical Considerations. The second year progresses to advanced patient evaluation via modules including Adult Nursing In Practice 4, Altered Mental Health And Physical Health Through The Lifespan, Human Factors: Risk, Decision-Making And Uncertainty, and Physical Assessment And Preparation For Prescribing. The third year concludes the programme with advanced study and practical experience through modules such as Adult Nursing In Practice (7,8,9), Adult Nursing In Practice 7, Peer Learning And Teaching In Professional Nursing Practice, and The Evidence-Base For Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: BTEC: DMM Access awards (60 credits, with 45 at Level 3) All applicants are individually assessed and a range of qualifications are accepted, so applicants are invited to enquire directly with the School. An interview, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health screening form part of our selection process. You must also sign the Health and Social Care awards Contract of Professional Behaviour at the start of the programme. All applicants must be 18 years of age at the start of the programme. This course requires IELTS 7 for students whose first language is not English. We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 94 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 81%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Health associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 98%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 84%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 78%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Adult Nursing Care
- Adult Nursing In Practice 1
- Adult Nursing In Practice 2
- Adult Nursing In Practice 3
- Mental Health And Physical Health Through The Lifespan (Rn)
- Professional, Legal And Ethical Considerations
- Adult Nursing In Practice 4
- Adult Nursing In Practice 5
- Adult Nursing In Practice 6
- Altered Mental Health And Physical Health Through The Lifespan
- Human Factors: Risk, Decision-Making And Uncertainty
- Physical Assessment And Preparation For Prescribing
- Adult Nursing In Practice (7,8,9)
- Adult Nursing In Practice 7
- Adult Nursing In Practice 8
- Adult Nursing In Practice 9
- Peer Learning And Teaching In Professional Nursing Practice
- The Evidence-Base For Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing Practice (Adult) at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing Practice (Adult) at University of Staffordshire do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing Practice (Adult) at University of Staffordshire?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing Practice (Adult) at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing Practice (Adult) at University of Staffordshire?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.