BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at University of Derby

Programme overview

Choose a career where you can make a difference every day. We will equip you to deliver exceptional care as a confident, capable and compassionate adult nurse. This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses of the future.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Nursing, Health Sciences for Nursing Practice (Adult), Person centred Nursing Care for Health & Wellbeing (Adult). Year 2 core modules: Research for Health and Wellbeing, Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions (Adult Nursing), Developing Nursing Practice (Adult). Year 3 core modules: Leadership for Nursing Practice (Adult), Innovation and Improvement in Nursing Practice (Adult), Transition to Autonomous Practice (Adult).

Career pathways

On completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC link) in their field of practice. Students have five years to register their award with the Nursing and Midwifery Council following completion of the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 112 UCAS points.; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=2d33bb2e-b1ec-cb75-e459-b8dac0fc7157

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