BSc Nursing Adult Including Year Abroad
Course overview
The BSc Nursing (Adult) (Including Year Abroad) at the University of Essex is a degree for students who want to train as adult nurses and gain international experience. The programme teaches how to care for adults, manage health conditions, and work in different healthcare settings.
One year is spent abroad or on an international placement to learn about different healthcare systems and cultures. Students also complete placements in hospitals, community services, and care homes, working with qualified nurses.
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, workshops, practical skills sessions, and simulated practice. Students are assessed through assignments, exams, practical tests, journals, and placement evaluations to make sure they are ready to work as nurses. Graduates can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as qualified adult nurses.
Entry requirements
For the BSc Nursing (Adult) (Including Year Abroad) at the University of Essex, submit a personal statement that highlights your interest in the course, along with details of your academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is also required, and a CV showcasing relevant experience
Grade Requirements:
- You will need BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels (or equivalent)
- Applicants must hold GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at grade C/4 (or higher).
- Equivalent international qualifications are accepted—contact the university for specifics.
- Applicants will have an interview to check if they are suitable for nursing.
English Proficiency:
- For non-native English speakers, the requirement is typically IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in other components (or equivalent qualifications).
Scholarships
Essex Preparation Programme Bursary
£250 cash bursary.
Up to £250Hong Kong Undergraduate Scholarship
The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years of full-time undergraduate study, up to a maximum of £15,000.
Up to £15,000International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship
If you're starting at Essex in 2026-27 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year of study.
Up to £2,000Performance Sports Scholarships and Bursaries
Tier 1 - Tuition fee discount up to 100%, Tier 2 - Cash bursary (of varying amounts), Tier 3 - Access to the above performance package benefits, with a value of up to £1,500.
The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship
33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study).
The International Undergraduate Scholarship
The award is offered as a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees for the first year of study in 2026-27 only.
Up to £5,000The Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship
You may be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £5,000, for each year of study at Essex up to a maximum of 3 years.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nursing (Adult) (Including Year Abroad) from the University of Essex are well-positioned to work as registered adult nurses in various health-care settings. Possible career paths include:
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nursing Team Leader
- Practice Educator
Cost of study
Tuition fee for the BSc Nursing (Adult) (Including Year Abroad) in the University of Essex is £24,360 for international students.
Admission
Applications for the BSc Nursing (Adult) (Including Year Abroad) at the University of Essex are made through the UCAS system or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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