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BN (Hons) Adult Nursing

The BN (Hons) Adult Nursing program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding profession in the healthcare field as a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered adult nurse.

Course Details

• UCAS Code: GM1Q
• Year of entry: 2026
• Duration: 3 years (full-time)
• UCAS Tariff: 96-112
• Institution Code: G53
• Location: St Asaph, Wrexham

Why Choose This Course?

The Adult Nursing degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and provides students with hands-on experience in a lifelike environment using state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.

Key Course Features

• Study split 50/50 between theory and clinical practice
• Access to a variety of work placements offered by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
• Personalized support and guidance from experienced practice educators, academic assessors, practice supervisors, and practice assessors

What You Will Study

The program has three core modules in each year, using a variety of teaching and learning methods, including interactive lectures, online forums, case studies, and simulation.

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Fundamentals of Practice
• Managing Vulnerability in Society
• Foundations of Health and Wellbeing

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Developing the evidence-based practitioner
• Meeting the needs of patients & families in acute and chronic illness
• Promoting Healthy Behaviours

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Innovations in Practice
• Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Care
• Leading & Managing Nursing Care

Entry Requirements & Applying

• UK Nationals/Irish Nationals/those granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Ireland will be considered for this course and bursary under the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme Terms and Conditions
• International or overseas applicants (without settlement status) should refer to the university's international pre-registration nursing webpage
• At least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths (or equivalent), and evidence of IT skills
• Academic requirements: 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent

Teaching & Assessment

• Satisfactory completion of theoretical and clinical practice hours
• A portfolio of proficiency outcomes
• A range of theoretical assessments, including essays, presentations, case studies, drug calculation, and anatomy and physiology exams

Career Prospects

• Excellent career prospects with the current shortage of nurses in the UK
• Opportunities for further study in health visiting, school nursing, community nursing, advanced nursing practice, nurse prescribing courses, MSc, and PhD studies

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