Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) against the NMC’s 2018 standards, our course in Adult Nursing expertly blends theory with real-world experience and was developed in conjunction with practice partners, service users and carers and students. The course aim is to give you all the knowledge and skills needed to feel confident working as a nurse and to be eligible to register as an Adult Nurse with the NMC.
As well as acquiring knowledge from highly qualified and experienced lecturers and practitioners, you’ll focus throughout the course developing the core skills required to become a competent registered nurse in a rapidly changing and evolving health care setting. Our interactive learning facilities provide access to a full range of learning materials through our virtual learning environment which complements lectures and seminars as you develop your knowledge in key areas of nursing practice from Pathophysiology and medicines management to nursing assessment, communication skills and interprofessional working. Our simulation suites replicate a range of clinical and community environments and allow you to learn practical techniques in a safe and controlled setting.
For any nursing programme, placements are central to your learning where under the supervision of a practice supervisor (who will be a registered health professional) there is the opportunity to learn from practice and to implement your theoretical learning in practice.
You can opt to study the degree course at either our Bournemouth or Yeovil campus.
Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the Adult Nursing degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Adult Nursing study.
The Foundation Year will be based at the Talbot Campus, Bournemouth. If you wish to study the degree at the Yeovil Campus, you will be able to choose this study location upon completing the foundation year in Bournemouth.
Funding support: Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding. Please note that this funding is not eligible for students on the Foundation Year, however you will be able to access it once you complete the foundation year and move onto the degree.
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BU has fantastic staff with great subject knowledge and I feel I have been supported while studying and on placement. The theory is relevant and I feel confident when going into placement knowing that the skills I have learnt will enable me to complete the key nursing roles and make my practice the best it can be now and later in my nursing future."
Alia Celebi, adult nursing student
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2021, September 2022
Location:
Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and Bournemouth University, Yeovil Campus. Foundation Year: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus.
Duration:
3 years full-time including mandatory placements. Foundation year: 4 years full-time including mandatory placements.
Accreditations:
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
For September 2021 entry: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. A combination of academic and experiential learning to be considered on its individual merits. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2021 entry: If English is not your first language you will need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components. For more information check out our international entry requirements.
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Fee regions explained:
UK: United Kingdom
ROI: Republic of Ireland
CI: Channel Islands & Isle of Man
Int'l: International
Fees shown for UK, ROI & CI students for September 2021 entry are subject to confirmation in response to changes in government policy.
Your tuition fee will not change for the duration of your Bachelor’s degree.
If you study a foundation year, once you’ve completed this first year your annual fee will increase to that of the Bachelor’s degree and remain fixed at this level for the remainder of the course.
