Program Overview

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Adult Nursing BN (Hons) (Full-Time)

Overview

This course is available in Clearing for 2025 entry.

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B740

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Wheeler, Chester

UK Fees

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

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B74F/B74B/B74W

UCAS Points

• 72

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Wheeler, Chester

UK Fees

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

International Fees

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B740

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• University Centre Warrington

UK Fees

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

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B74F

UCAS Points

• 72

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• University Centre Warrington

UK Fees

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

International Fees

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B740

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• University Centre Birkenhead

UK Fees

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

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B74F

UCAS Points

• 72

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

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Available with:

• Foundation Year

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Course Contents

Course Summary

Make a difference to people's lives as you study for a professional nursing career on our pre-registration Adult Nursing degree.

The course will prepare you to become a registered adult nurse and 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. You will learn to become an adaptable, flexible practitioner who will be able to lead care, supervise others and work in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

Our Adult Nursing degree is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of patients and their families, and Adult Nursing practice at its centre. The Programme Team are committed to supporting you to realise your potential to become a compassionate, competent and autonomous Adult Nurse, able to meet current and future healthcare demands.

We also work in partnership with a wide range of Trusts which enables us to provide placements covering a large geographical area that includes Wirral, Warrington, Cheshire, Crewe and Shropshire.

The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing. Further details can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund page on our website.

Why You'll Love It

• Practical teaching in state-of-the-art skills facilities
• Delivered by experienced registered nurses
• Excellent links with practice learning providers

What You'll Study

Foundation Year

• Term 1: Exploring Professional Practice
• Term 2: The Human Body, Health and Disease
• Term 3: Psychology, Wellbeing and Society

Year 1

• Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Integrated Pharmacology (20 Credits) - Core
• Introduction to Person-Centred Care (20 Credits) – Core
• Person-Centred Care (20 Credits) – Core
• 21st Century Nurse (20 Credits) – Core
• Practice Learning 1 (40 Credits) – Core

Year 2

• Interprofessional Research & Innovation (20 Credits) Core
• Practice Learning 2a Adult Nurse (20 Credits) Core
• Practice Learning 2b Adult Nurse (20 Credits) Core
• Field Nursing 1 Adult (20 Credits) Core
• Field Nursing 2 Adult (20 Credits) Core
• Applied Sciences in Adult Field (20 Credits) Core
• Year abroad study exchange (120 Credits) Optional

Year 3

• Prescribing Ready (20 Credits) Core
• Advancing Leadership and Supervision (20 Credits) Core
• Extended Project (40 Credits) Core
• Practice Learning 3 Adult Nurse (40 Credits) Core
• Numeracy Competency for Registration Core

How You'll Learn

• This course utilises a variety of teaching methods
• This course utilises a variety of assessment methods
• This course is designed around in-person study supported by directed and independent learning
• This course provides a wide range of clinical practice experience during each year

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112 UCAS points
• 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 UCAS points
• 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.

Foundation Year

• UCAS points: 72 UCAS points
• GCE A Level: 72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include D in one subject
• BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP BTEC Diploma: DM
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• OCR: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• 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. 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.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

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

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

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.
• Full details, as well as terms and conditions for all bursaries and scholarships can be found on the Fees and Finance section of our website.
• The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing. Further details can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund page on our website.

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

• Wheeler, Chester
• University Centre Warrington
• University Centre Birkenhead

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

• Successful graduates are registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse.
• Once registered, graduates have an opportunity to work in both the private and public sector including hospital or community-based roles along with research and teaching.
• In addition to working within the UK, registered graduates can explore working abroad.

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.
• Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
• We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

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