BSc Nursing Registered Nurse - Adult
Course overview
The BSc Nursing (Registered Nurse – Adult) at the University of Lincoln prepares students for a professional career in adult nursing, combining foundational nursing knowledge with practical clinical training. This NMC-accredited programme covers topics such as anatomy, patient care, health assessment, ethics, and holistic nursing, giving a solid grounding in what it means to care for adult patients.
Students learn both in the classroom and through supervised clinical placements in hospitals and community settings, which help them gain hands-on experience. Assessment methods include written assignments, presentations, practical observations, and exams. On successful graduation, students qualify as registered nurses eligible to practise professionally.
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to provide a personal statement outlining their motivation for studying nursing and their relevant background. A suitable academic or employer reference should accompany the application. Students may offer a CV to showcase any relevant work or volunteer experience as part of their application package.
Grade Requirements:
- Tariff: Applicants should aim for 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
- Accepted qualifications include A-Levels (e.g. BCC to BBC), BTEC Extended Diplomas (DMM), T-Levels (Merit), or International Baccalaureate (29 points overall).
English Language Requirements:
- International applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0. Equivalent results from approved tests such as TOEFL or PTE may also be accepted.
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Nursing (Registered Nurse - Adult) from the University of Lincoln are well prepared for a variety of nursing and healthcare roles across hospitals, community care and public health settings. Career opportunities include:
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Community Nurse
- Hospital Staff Nurse (General or Specialist Wards)
- Health Promotion or Patient Education Nurse
- Nursing Support or Management Roles
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Nursing (Registered Nurse – Adult) in the University of Lincoln is £18,300 per year. This cost may increase in future years.
Admission
To secure a place on the BSc Nursing (Registered Nurse – Adult) programme at the University of Lincoln, prospective students should complete the online application through UCAS. Students can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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