BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Embark on your nursing career as you study on our innovative and research-based BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Not only will you gain the vital skills needed for you to become a confident and competent nursing professional, but you’ll also be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) upon graduation. Throughout the first year you'll study with other nursing students across both child and mental health disciplines, learning the fundamental of the profession, taking part in simulated learning and undertaking clinical practice placements.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health | Department: Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years (Full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Understand how adult nurses support people across modern health and social care settings. Apply compassionate, person-centred care in real clinical contexts, as well as interprofessional links during study. Core modules include Year 1: Student Success Modules, Foundations of professional nursing practice, Nursing for health and wellbeing, Nursing Practice One Part A, Nursing Practice One Part B; Year 2: Social justice as healthcare practice, Nursing Practice Two Part A, Nursing Practice Two Part B, Assessing needs and planning care for adults, Managing Adults with Acute Illness and Deterioration; Year 3: Exploring quality improvement in practice, Nursing Practice Three Part A, Nursing Practice Three Part B, Nursing Adults with Complex Needs.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and become a registered nurse within the field of adult nursing. Our course will open up a wide range of exciting career opportunities for you including working in clinical practice, social care, management, education, research, or using your skills in the armed forces.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 UCAS tariff points; A levels: BBC; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 29 Points; Access to HE Diploma: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits. Level 2 qualifications. GCSE English language and mathematics grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent or. Functional Skills Level 2 accepted. A typical offer would be BBC at A2 Level or equivalent. International students. Overseas Students must attend an online interview. If English is not their first language they require IELTS overall score of 6.5, with scores of at least 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking, and at least 6.5 in writing. Your health interview and DBS. Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview and are subject to a satisfactory reference, health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Health clearance will include vaccinations for NHS placements, and evidence of vaccination status may be required by placement providers or the university. Find out more information about your health interview on our website. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.5. UCAS code: B740.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee (UK) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee (overseas) Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years (Full-time)

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