BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan, implement and evaluate care for people with a wide range of illnesses. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills, all of which you acquire from this degree. It is designed to give you high levels of hands-on experience in hospital and community settings, with 50% of your time spent in practice settings.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education | Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Care across the lifespan in adult nursing; Exploring health and primary care services in the community; Introduction to nursing interventions; Academic skills development for nursing; Assessment and interventions in adult nursing practice; Planning, delivering and coordinating care for adults; Introduction to public health; Exploring evidence; Law and decision making in medicines management.

Career pathways

The course is vocational, leading directly to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council under the new Standards, which will allow you to start and quickly progress in your nursing career across a range of healthcare environments: community, hospital and residential.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: B740.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: January, September

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