BSc Adult Nursing Practice

The BSc Adult Nursing Practice at the University of Sunderland is a three-year undergraduate degree course approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This means international students who complete this course can register with the NMC as registered nurses.

The programme helps students learn how to provide high-quality care and health services to adult patients. It develops essential knowledge and skills in anatomy, physiology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, understanding disease processes, holistic nursing for altered physiology, and leadership & interprofessional teamwork.

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and clinical placements. Assessment methods involve assignments, essays, projects, simulation-based assessments (such as OSCEs), practical skill evaluations in mock wards or labs, practice evaluations, and exams.

The University of Sunderland is a public university that began as Sunderland Technical College before gaining full university status in 1992. It has two main campuses in Sunderland, along with additional campuses in London and Hong Kong, and partner study centres worldwide.

The university offers programmes in Arts & Creative Industries, Business, Law & Tourism, Education & Society, Health Sciences & Wellbeing, and Technology / Computing & Engineering. It provides undergraduate, postgraduate, research (PhD), part-time, distance/online, and professional programmes, and is ranked in national and global league tables such as the Guardian University Guide, Complete University Guide, THE, and QS Rankings.

Applicants must submit transcripts or certificates (translated if required), a completed application form, passport copy, two references, financial proof (for visa purposes), a health declaration/health check, and a criminal record certificate (DBS or equivalent).

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have up to five passes with at least a grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English in GCSE (or international equivalent).
• The typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
• For transfers (APL): Applicants transferring NMC-approved nursing studies must have 120 credits at Level 4 and a minimum of 675 placement hours.
• Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may take one of the university’s foundation pathways.

English Proficiency:

• International students must have an overall IELTS score of 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each element).
• Other accepted qualifications include: Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – any score above 180 O-Level or GCSE English – minimum grade C (or equivalent) Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) – minimum 59 in each component

The tuition fee for international students studying the BSc Adult Nursing Practice at the University of Sunderland is £16,500 per year. This fee is reviewed annually and may be subject to change.

Scholarships and funding options for international students include the Global Leaders Scholarship (£5,000 tuition discount) and the International Scholarship / Fee Discounts available for students at the Sunderland in London Campus.

Graduates of the BSc Adult Nursing Practice who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) can pursue diverse roles in healthcare, including:

• Staff Nurse (Adult Nursing)
• High Dependency Unit (HDU) Nurse
• Practice Nurse
• Ward Sister or Charge Nurse
• Outpatient Department Nurse

International students can apply through the University of Sunderland’s application portal, UCAS, or via authorised education consultants. For free expert guidance and assistance, contact AHZ Associates.