BSc Nursing Adult
Course overview
The BSc Nursing (Adult) at the University of Derby allows students to gain essential practical experience through a range of clinical placements in different healthcare settings. Students will learn from a highly experienced teaching team who provide full support to help them achieve their degree, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational registered nurses.
This is a full-time three-year course, and students complete a range of modules to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills for safe, effective nursing practice, where the interests of people using or needing nursing services are put first.
Students develop an in-depth understanding of their chosen field of practice and recognise the principles of nursing across all fields throughout the lifespan. The modules provide the foundation for students to develop a compassionate professionalism whereby they are trusted in the care they provide. Learning will be facilitated through a range of classroom-based activities, skills laboratories and by electronic means such as online learning, web-based training and technology-delivered instruction.
Entry requirements
Interested candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are expected to have 112 UCAS tariff points obtained through A-levels at BBC or equivalent qualifications. Other qualifications include an Access to HE Diploma and a BTEC Extended Diploma.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components.
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Alternatively, equivalent qualifications like PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nursing (Adult) from the University of Derby can pursue various career roles, including:
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Nurse Educator
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Nurse Practitioner
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Public Health Nurse
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Nurse Administrator
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Certified Nurse Midwife
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Nursing Adult in the University of Derby is £17,500.
Admission
Applicants can apply for this course through UCAS or the university's website. Applicants can speak to one of our trained advisors to get more details about the application process and receive help in making their application suitable for the course requirements.
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