Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton’s three-year Adult Nursing course will give you the ability to cope with a demanding and satisfying profession, leading to a BSc Adult Nursing degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) allowing you to practice in accordance with the NHS Constitution which is underpinned by the core NHS values. The structure provides a strong foundation in adult nursing with skills based upon the theory taught at the University and clinical placements. Our nursing degree training will develop your care, compassion, courage, commitment and communication skills to work with adults in nursing.
Our BSc Adult Nursing course has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: SDG3 of Good Health and Wellbeing and SDG5 Gender Equality. Overall in the general nursing subject area For Satisfied with Feedback in General Nursing In the Daily Mail rankings for Nursing & Midwifery Guardian data from the General Nursing League table 2026. Daily Mail data taken from their University League table.
This Adult Nursing degree BSc has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This means you can be confident that this nursing university programme meets the standards of education, training, conduct and performance required for nurses in the UK.
Key highlights
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Leads to eligibility for NMC registration as an adult nurse
- Combines university-taught theory with clinical placements
- Develops care, compassion, courage, commitment and communication skills
- Prepares you to practise in line with the NHS Constitution and values
- Designed around UN goals on health, wellbeing and gender equality
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — You need one of the following qualifications: BBC at A level BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma or National Diploma or Cambridge Technical at DMM A kitemarked Access to Higher Education course with 45 credits at Merit or abov…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma; or National Diploma or Cambridge Technical; A kitemar
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Merit or above Successful completion of the first year of a relevant Foundation Degree Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 3 (advanced l
- T-level: Merit — …Diploma at Level 3 (advanced level) CACHE Diploma achieved at grade B or above` T Level - Merit.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Staff Nurse
- Community Nurse
- Practice Nurse
- Emergency Department Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,000 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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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