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

Programme overview

Qualify as a graduate nurse on our innovative nursing degree. The course provides you with the experience and opportunities to become a graduate nurse of the future. Our general nursing courses are ranked joint 5th in the UK for career prospects by The Guardian University Guide 2027.

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Foundation Nursing Practice, My professional journey: First year student nurse, Health and wellbeing, Foundation nursing care, Academic skills for health and social care, Scientific enquiry in nursing, Care and skills provision for Adult Nursing; Level 5 (Year 2): Developing Nursing Practice 1, My professional journey: developing nursing experience 1, Public health and inequalities for nursing, Research design and data analysis, Interdisciplinary team working, Developing Nursing Practice 2, My professional journey: developing nursing experience 2, Health assessment and clinical decision making for Adult nursing; Level 6 (final year): Consolidating Nursing Practice, My professional journey: consolidating my knowledge and preparing to be a registered nurse, Leading high quality and safe care in nursing, Medicines and public health, Independent Project, Contemporary nursing and innovation, Adult Nursing Specialisms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offers 112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science. DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Health Science subject, 2:2 or above in a previous degree, or a Pass (C or above) in T-Level in a science or health-related subject. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a health or science based subject. Applicants required to meet 112 tariff points (example of achieving this would be 24 distinctions and 15 merits and 6 passes or 21D, 18M and 6P). Additional requirements You must have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE grade 4/C or above, to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Selection by interview Selection UCAS code B740.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,950 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band C) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time

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