BSc Nursing - Adult

The BSc Nursing - Adult at Birmingham City University is a three-year undergraduate course designed to develop skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate graduate nurses. It equips students with clinical skills to become registered professional adult nurses, capable of leading and coordinating person- and family-centred care within interdisciplinary teams.

Important learning areas include exploring evidence-based care, professional values, self-leadership, and managing complex care. The modules are structured to ensure graduates are proficient in current nursing practices. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

The course is conducted through lectures, seminars, group work, and hands-on skills sessions, while assessments involve coursework, portfolios, presentations, and practice evaluations. Practical elements are central to the course, involving extensive placements in different hospitals and clinical settings across the West Midlands and surrounding areas.

Birmingham City University is an established, public institution located in Birmingham, a major city in central England. It has a long history of providing higher education with a practical approach to learning, and has strong links with industries and professions. The university operates two main campuses: City South (health programmes) and City Centre (business, arts).

The university's modern campus features state-of-the-art libraries with extensive resources, specialist laboratories, bespoke law courtrooms for student use, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work and student support services, all to provide a positive learning experience.

The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts. Its research approach to education promotes quality, applied studies with regular opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Applicants must submit a personal statement to outline their interest in the course and any academic or professional background. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically require a BBB at A-Levels (120 UCAS Tariff points) or equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each category.
• Alternatively, a Secure English Language Test (SELT) may be required for those wishing to undertake pre-sessional English courses before starting the PhD programme.

The tuition fee for the full-time BSc Nursing - Adult programme is £17,690 per year for international students for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Birmingham City University offers scholarships to international students to support them financially. Scholarships such as the prestigious Vice-Chancellor Scholarships, worth a £5,000 discount on tuition fees, and the Postgraduate Loyalty Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the standard criteria.

Graduates with a BSc Nursing - Adult may pursue job roles such as:

• Adult Nurse
• District Nurse
• Community Nurse
• Health Visitor
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Leader or Manager

Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's website or through UCAS. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.