Program Overview

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Adult Nursing BN (Hons) (Part-Time)

Overview

This course is a 4-year, part-time degree that will provide you with an Adult Nursing degree to prepare you to become a registered adult nurse. You will learn how to assess, plan and evaluate the needs of the patient with complex acute and long-term illness, promote health and wellbeing, and communicate effectively with professional colleagues and service users.

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B740

UCAS Points

• 112

Start date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• University Centre Birkenhead

UK fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International fees

• Fees to be confirmed

Accreditations

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Course Structure

Year 1

• Module 1: Developing Skills for Practice
• Module 2: Learning to be a Professional
• Module 3: Understanding Health of Individuals Across the Lifespan
• Module 4: The Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
• Module 5: Introduction to Practice Learning

Year 2

• Module 1: Field Specific Nursing Practice (Adult)
• Module 2: Enhancing Health and Wellbeing Across Populations
• Module 3: Contextualising Evidence Based Nursing Practice
• Module 4: Practice Learning 2a (Adult)
• Module 5: Practice Learning 2b (Adult)

Year 3 and Year 4

• Module 1: Preparing for Future Practice
• Module 2: Managing Complexities in Care Delivery (Adult)
• Module 3: Practice Learning 3 (Adult)
• Module 4: Skills for Registration (Adult)
• Module 5: Critical Perspectives in Health and Social Care (Adult)

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112
• GCE A Level: Typical offer - BCC/BBC
• BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: DD
• T Level: T Level Health - Merit
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4; Scottish Highers: BBBB
• International Baccalaureate: 26 points
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or Distinction
• OCR: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information / General Entry Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. FETAC Level 5 (Major Award) with all eight subjects at Merit. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years.
• Safeguarding / Suitability: All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this. Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages.

International Students

• UCAS points: 112
• GCE A Level: Typical offer - BCC/BBC
• BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM; BTEC Diploma: DD
• T Level: T Level Health - Merit
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4; Scottish Highers: BBBB
• International Baccalaureate: 26 points
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or Distinction
• OCR: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information / General Entry Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. FETAC Level 5 (Major Award) with all eight subjects at Merit. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years.
• Safeguarding / Suitability: All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this. Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in all other bands)
• OET: B- in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and C in writing
• Degree completed in the UK with a 2:2

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• Fees to be confirmed

Additional Costs

• Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
• Specialist clothing
• Travel to placements
• Optional field trips
• Software

Bursaries

• The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.
• The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing, midwifery, social work, and nutrition and dietetics.

Who You'll Learn From

• Sean Baker, Senior Lecturer
• Andrea Jones, Senior Lecturer
• Sonia Boulton, Senior Lecturer
• Debbie James, Senior Lecturer
• Yvette Heatley, Senior Lecturer
• Michael Doughty, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Adam Keen, Senior Lecturer
• Mariam Olatunji, Lecturer
• Helen Miller, Senior Lecturer
• Tom Rippon, Lecturer
• Valerie Ebrahimi, Senior Lecturer
• Christinah Makondo, Senior Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• University Centre Birkenhead
• Marriss House

Your Future

Job Prospects

• Successful graduates are able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse.

Careers Service

• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.

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