Nursing (Adult)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Our nursing programmes are approved to the NMC's Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses You will gain essential practical experience on a range of clinical placements in different health care settings You will benefit from some of the best University facilities of their kind, including clinical skills suites and our state-of-the-art immersive suites You will learn from a highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions Choose to study at our Derby campus (Kedleston Road site) or Chesterfield site, starting in either January or September You could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund that could provide a grant for training, childcare costs and travelling to placements
Key highlights
- Approved to NMC Future nurse standards of proficiency for registered nurses
- Clinical placements across a range of different health care settings
- Clinical skills suites and state-of-the-art immersive suites for practical training
- Study at Derby Kedleston Road or Chesterfield site
- January or September start dates available
- Possible eligibility for NHS Learning Support Fund grants
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 112
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
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Staff Nurse
- Community Nurse
- Practice Nurse
- Emergency Department Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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