Program Overview

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: B700
• Level: UndergraduateUG BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 3 years Full-time
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A level, DMM at BTEC
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time: £18,200
• Location: Waterside

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.

Highlights

• Leads to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• 50/50 split between theory practice learning.
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) delivered within this programme.
• You may be eligible for financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF)
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students*

Entry Requirements

• BCC at A level
• BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma or National Diploma or Cambridge Technical at DMM
• A kitemarked Access to Higher Education course with 30 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 level)
• CACHE Diploma achieved at grade B or above
• T Level – Pass (with a C in Core or above)

Course Content

• Stage 1
  • Interprofessional Education (IPE)
  • Discovering My Identity as a Nurse (20 Credits)
  • Professionalism and Public Protection in Nursing (20 Credits)
  • Exploring the Evidence Base for Nursing (20 Credits)
  • Guided Participation in Nursing Care (60 Credits)
• Stage 2
  • Constructing and Developing My Nursing Identity (20 Credits)
  • Applying Understanding of Nursing Professionalism and Protection of the Public in Nursing (20 Credits)
  • Interpreting the Evidence Base Influencing Adult Nursing (20 Credits)
  • Active Participation in Nursing Care (60 Credits)
• Stage 3
  • Developing My Nurse Identity Towards Becoming a Registrant (20 Credits)
  • Becoming a Professional, Responsible, and Accountable Registered Nurse (20 Credits)
  • Demonstrating Competence and Confidence in Safe, Effective Administration and Optimization of Medicines and the Health Numeracy Assessment
  • Leading and Coordinating Adult Nursing Care (60 Credits)
  • Transforming and Innovating Adult Nursing (20 Credits)

Placements

You will be expected to study a minimum of 2,300 hours theory and 2,300 hours practice across the 3 years. The practical placements that you will take throughout this Adult Nursing course will be in a variety of health, education and social care settings.

Values Based Recruitment

Values Based Recruitment is an approach which attracts and selects students, trainees or employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

Opportunities Abroad - European Nursing Module (ENM)

The University of Northampton is one of only four universities in the country to belong to the ENM. This offers the possibility of a two-week placement in one of around 24 different European countries.

Student Perks

At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees
  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • International – Full Time: £18,200
• Additional Costs
  • travel costs to and from placements, parking and extra costs associated with placements, may be incurred throughout your studies depending on where you are based.
  • optional membership of Union
  • optional two week European placement (flights, accommodation, living expenses)
  • first set of clinical uniform is free but additional uniforms have to be purchased by the student
  • black leather shoes, black socks.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer - Dental
• Senior Lecturer in Specialist Community Public Health
• Senior Lecturer - Return to Practice
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Practice Development
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Practice Development - Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Practice Development - Nursing
• Senior Lecturer - Return to Practice/ Int Healthcare Progs
• Senior Lecturer - Oncology
• Senior Lecturer - Dental
• Senior Lecturer in Specialist Community Public Health
• Senior Lecturer - Return to Practice
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Practice Development
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
• Senior Lecturer in Practice Development - Nursing

Careers and Employability

Studying for our BSc Adult Nursing degree will allow you to pursue a wide range of professional careers in health and social care and research. Some of the roles available to you in the community and acute services after qualifying include: district nurse, practice nurse, prison nurse, community matron, occupational health nurse, health visitor, nurse consultant, theatre nurse, nurse educator, nurse researcher and manager.

Facilities

• Clinical Skills Simulation Lab
• Senate Building
• Learning Hub

Related Courses

• Children and Young People’s Nursing BSc (Hons)
• Nursing Associate FdSc
• Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
• Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)
• Dental Nursing FdSc
• Health and Social Care Practice BA (Hons)