BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Gain the nursing skills to become a qualified nurse through simulated learning and clinical placements in real healthcare settings on this NMC-approved degree. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including biology, earth sciences, psychology, and health sciences.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Foundation of Evidence Based Practice; Foundations of Nursing Professional Practice; Personalising Nursing Care; Science Informing Practice; Acute Care Across Care Settings; Applied Nursing Professional Practice; Engaging With Service Improvement; Evidence Based Decision Making; Nursing People With Long Term Conditions; Complexities of Nursing.

Career pathways

Nursing is a vital role with healthcare services – nurses and midwives make up nearly half of the global health workforce. There is high demand for nurses all over the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB-BCC. UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application. T-levels - Merit. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application. International Baccalaureate - 25. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with not component score below 6.0. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code – B740.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bn-hons-nursing-adult

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