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BN Nursing (Adult)

University of Winchester

Institution
University of Winchester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B740
Typical offer
A-level BBB

Entry requirements

104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS. Study in a science or social science graded at a C (A Level) / Merit (BTEC/CTEC/Access) or above is desirable, but not essential. Other relevant non-UK qualifications, such as Irish FETAC/QQI pre-nursing courses will be considered. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be

About this course

BN (Hons) in Nursing (Adult), combining nursing sciences with health promotion and population health. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The first clinical placement begins in November of the first year, and students collaborate with peers from other nursing fields before specialising in adult nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Modules

  • Leading Self in Personal and Professional Practice
  • Nursing Sciences and Population Health 1
  • Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 1
  • Leading Self and Others in Personal and Professional Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Sciences and Population Health 2
  • Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 2
  • Preparation for Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry
  • Self-Managed Practice Experience
  • The Effective Adult Nurse
  • Transformative Adult Nursing Practice
  • Practice Learning for Nursing 3
  • Evidence Based Practice Inquiry Project