Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Adult Nursing

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

This full-time Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Adult Nursing course lasts three years and begins in September 2025. It is designed to help students become confident and skilled adult nurses, ready to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) after graduation. The programme mixes classroom learning with hands-on practice, making sure students gain important knowledge and practical nursing skills.

Students will spend an equal amount of time, 2,300 hours each, on theory in class and practical experience. This means students will get real-world experience in places like hospitals, local clinics, and special care centres, working with NHS Trusts and other healthcare groups. The course also uses modern practice rooms, including virtual reality, so students can safely practise their nursing skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to write a personal statement. This is a letter where you tell the university why you want to take this course and share important information about your past studies. Applicants also need a reference letter from a teacher or someone they have worked for. They can also choose to send their CV (a document that lists their work experience). 

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need A-level grades of BBC, which is the same as 112 UCAS Tariff points. They also need GCSE English language and maths at grades A-C (or numbers 4-9), or a similar qualification like Functional Skills Level 2.
  • The university also accepts other qualifications, such as a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (DMM) or an Access to Higher Education Diploma with 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your main language, you will need an overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS English test.
  • In this IELTS test, you must not score lower than 6.5 in any single part (like reading, writing, listening, or speaking). The university also accepts other tests such as Pearson PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Oxford ELLT.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates with a BSc in Adult Nursing can register as a Registered Adult Nurse with the NMC and pursue a wide range of rewarding careers, including:

  • Hospital Nurse
  • Community Nurse
  • Specialist Nurse
  • Practice Nurse
  • Armed Forces Nurse
  • Clinical Educator

Cost of study

The 2025/26 fees for this course are not currently available. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Admission

Candidates apply for this undergraduate course through UCAS, but can also apply for this course using the university's online platform or can speak to any of our trained counsellors for more information.

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