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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Healthcare delivery is changing fast, and adult nurses are in high demand. Working flexibly with other health and social care professionals is essential. Our adult nursing degree shows you how to care for people in a variety of settings, meeting their mental and physical health needs across their lifespan.

Faculty: Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 3 years; part-time: 8 years maximum (limited part-time places available)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1, you’ll learn the foundations of nursing across the human lifespan and various fields of practice. You’ll cover biosciences, influences on peoples’ health and wellbeing, the values and beliefs that underpin their lives, and the theories that shape nursing practice.

Career pathways

Once you become a registered adult nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a career in a variety of healthcare settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 112 A Level: BBC IB Points: 27 BTEC: DMM Contextual offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 88 A Level: CCD IB Points: 24 BTEC: MMM A Level: There is a requirement for a level 3 qualification in any subject GCSE: Grade 4 (C) in English and Maths. For English and Maths, Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs. Relevant experience (e.g. in a hospital) or a suitable indication of your interest in, and understanding of, the relevant healthcare profession. Securing a place is subject to both a satisfactory DBS and an Occupational Health clearance. If neither clearance has been completed prior to enrolment or a DBS issue has been declared on application, then enrolment may not be possible. If enrolment has been agreed, then continuation on the programme will be contingent on satisfactory clearances. There is a minimum age requirement of 18+ years old for applicants on this course. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. Selection process All Oxford Brookes University Health and Social Care Programmes conduct Value Based Recruitment (VBR). We recognise that values and attitudes have the greatest impact on the quality of people's care and their experiences. UCAS code: (Oxford based) B705 (Swindon based) B706.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years; part-time: 8 years maximum (limited part-time places available)

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