For September 2024 entry: in order to take advantage of new approaches to learning and teaching, as well as developments in industry and practice, to benefit our students we regularly review all of our courses. This course is currently going through this process and we will update this page in December 2023 to give you full information about what we will be offering once the review process has concluded.
Why study BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Advanced Standing) at BU?
- Successful completion of this 2-year course will lead to a qualification in BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
- Acceptance onto the course depends on factors such as the initial field of registration, holding a nursing degree qualification and the date of the applicant’s original registration
- Apply to study based at either our Bournemouth or our Yeovil Campus
- 50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain practical nursing experience in diverse locations like hospitals, community homes, private clinics and community nursing teams
- Developed in conjunction with practice partners, service users and carers, on this course you’ll learn from experienced registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners
- Newly built skills facilities include simulated hospital wards and community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice various nursing procedures safely.
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Not sure which nursing course is for you? Read our guide to nursing courses at BU.
Course accreditation
Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to be eligible to register and practice as a registered (adult) nurse and to graduate with a BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing award.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2023, September 2024
Location:
Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and Bournemouth University, Yeovil Campus
Duration:
2 years including mandatory full-time placements
Accreditations:
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Entry requirements:
For September 2023 and September 2024 entry: 2:2 in a Nursing Degree. Applicants need to be a qualified nurse in the UK and have worked as a nurse for at least one year before the start of the course in their initial field of registration (e.g. Mental Health). For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2023 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, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.
For September 2024 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.