BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (with Foundation Year option)
Entry requirementsFor September 2022 and September 2023 entry: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-Level: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. A combination of academic and experiential learning to be considered on its individual merits.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.
Academic titleBSc (Hons)
Course descriptionWhy study BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at BU? Develop into a compassionate, knowledgeable, competent and confident graduate nurse capable of delivering and leading high-quality, person-centred care in a wide variety of healthcare settings 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 Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. 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. 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 to this study location upon completing the foundation year in Bournemouth.