BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

The BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become a qualified adult nurse. The course covers a wide range of topics including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing practice and healthcare systems. Students will learn how to assess, plan and implement care for adult patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics and community settings. The course also includes a variety of practical placements and simulations to give students hands-on experience in caring for patients. Graduates of the programme are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and pursue a rewarding career as an adult nurse.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation suites, skills labs and clinical placements. The course is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners who are actively involved in shaping the future of nursing practice. Graduates of the programme have a high employment rate and go on to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, healthcare trusts and community healthcare organisations.

Experience the Best Healthcare Education at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is a leading provider of healthcare education and has a strong reputation for producing skilled and compassionate nurses. The university's location on the south coast of England provides students with access to a diverse range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics and community healthcare organisations. Students on this course will benefit from the expertise of experienced academics and practitioners who are actively involved in shaping the future of nursing practice.

• Develop into a compassionate, knowledgeable, competent, and confident graduate nurse capable of delivering and leading high-quality, person-centered 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. 

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

20 hours per week