London South Bank University

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Provide help, care, and compassion for those who need it most Adult Nursing BSc will give you the skills, confidence and professional experience needed to be an effective healthcare worker, helping you to apply the foundations of expert care in all adult nursing settings. “I chose LSBU because several people close to me such as my cousin, uncle, and a friend studied there and spoke so highly about their experiences. They shared how supportive and approachable the staff were, and how LSBU truly cares about each student’s success. Their recommendations made me confident that LSBU would be the perfect place for me to begin my nursing journey.” Mathursika Kannathasan BSc Adult Nursing.

You will learn from experienced nursing professionals who will help you put theory into practice, splitting your time equally between learning on campus and in clinic settings. Through our professional connections and partnerships, there is the opportunity to train with community-focused initiatives, independent and voluntary organisations, or an NHS Trust, who will host you for clinical placement portion of your degree. This course combines the integration of face-to-face teaching with some sessions online.

You will be learning by being in immersive clinical scenarios using advanced mannequins and simulated wards in smaller groups. The tutor-facilitated sessions are focussed on real-world patient cases to develop critical thinking. Your time will be split between real clinical placements and learning in brand new on-campus clinical wards and laboratories, fully equipped with the latest technology.

To give you as much confidence as possible we design our teaching labs to mimic real hospital wards and care environments, helping you seamlessly apply nursing skills to genuine patients. Above all though you will learn to effectively listen to patients, helping you to provide care with empathy, compassion, and effectiveness. Adult Specialism As a leading university for Adult Nursing in the UK, we are continually developing our opportunities in response to the changing needs of health care.

One such initiative is that we offer a community- based placement pathway, supported by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH). Who would suit this course? Nurses need a wide range of practical and professional skills, as well as the ability to be able to communicate with a diverse range of service users.

This course suits those who are engaged with learning and want to learn about health and nursing through various lenses. If you are compassionate and resilient with strong communication skills, this is the course for you. “LSBU’s values of inclusivity, diversity, and widening participation resonated deeply with me. Nursing, as a profession, is fundamentally about equity, respect, and care for people from all occupations.

Seeing a university that mirrors these values made me confident that I would be studying in an environment that embraces differences while promoting fairness and mutual respect.” Adanma Ndubueze, Adult Nursing student. Your Choice of Campus This course is currently available to study at our Southwark campus in Central London, or at our newest Campus in Croydon. It is a fantastic opportunity to experience a new building with state of the art facilities whilst completing your programme.

Students based in Croydon must be able to travel to Croydon, Epsom, Crawley, Sutton and Kent where our placements are based and students may be asked to travel to any one or more of those locations. It is not possible to transfer to Southwark Campus if an offer is made at Croydon. Find out more and apply now.

Key highlights

  • Time split equally between campus learning and clinical placements
  • Placements with NHS Trusts, community initiatives and voluntary organisations
  • Community-based placement pathway supported by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Immersive simulation with advanced mannequins and simulated wards in small groups
  • New on-campus clinical wards and laboratories designed to mimic hospitals
  • Choice of Southwark campus in Central London or Croydon campus

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC/A*A* — A Level BBC/A*A* and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — in Nursing or similar with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 and 15 Credits at Level 2
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points; and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000
  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Staff Nurse
  • Community Nurse
  • District Nurse
  • Practice Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,880 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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