Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This course will provide you with the ability to cope with a demanding and satisfying profession, combining academic study with extensive clinical placements. On completion you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse.

What you will study

Adult nursing is a rewarding career. As a qualified nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to provide care and help a wide range of adults with their health and wellbeing. Modules include Discovering My Identity as a Nurse, Professionalism and Public Protection in Nursing, Exploring the Evidence Base for Nursing, Guided Participation in Nursing Care, Constructing and Developing My Nursing Identity, Applying Understanding of Nursing Professionalism and Protection of the Public in Nursing, Interpreting the Evidence Base Influencing Adult Nursing, Active Participation in Nursing Care, Developing My Nurse Identity Towards Becoming a Registrant, Becoming a Professional, Responsible, and Accountable Registered Nurse, Leading and Coordinating Adult Nursing Care, Transforming and Innovating Adult Nursing.

Career pathways

Studying our adult nursing degree will allow you to pursue a wide range of professional careers in health and social care and research. Some of the roles available to you in the community and acute services after qualifying include: district nurse, practice nurse, prison nurse, community matron, occupational health nurse, health visitor, nurse consultant, theatre nurse, nurse educator, nurse researcher and manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need one of the following qualifications for our Adult Nursing BSc: BBC at A level BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma or National Diploma or Cambridge Technical at DMM A kitemarked Access to Higher Education course with 45 credits at Merit or above Successful completion of the first year of a relevant Foundation Degree Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 3 (advanced level) CACHE Diploma achieved at grade B or above` T Level – Merit. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Please note that we may consider other qualifications not listed above on an individual basis, please contact our Admissions team to discuss these in further detail. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no lower than 7.0 in Reading, Listening and Speaking as well as no lower than 6.5 in Writing for study at the undergraduate level.

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

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years Full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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