Program Overview

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Overview

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

Study Options

• Full-Time (BN) at Wheeler, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BN) at Wheeler, Chester
• Full-Time (BN) at University Centre Warrington
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BN) at University Centre Warrington
• Full-Time (BN) at University Centre Birkenhead
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BN) at University Centre Birkenhead

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B740
• B74F/B74B/B74W

UCAS Points

• 112
• 72

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 3 years
• 4 years

Location

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

Course Description

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.

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

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• E-learning
• Practice-based workshops
• Practice clinical skills within our state-of-the-art simulation suites
• Self and guided independent study

Assessment

• Written essays
• Written exam
• Oral assessment such as presentations
• Practical assessment within clinical practice placements

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.

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.

Foundation Year

• UCAS points: 72
• 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.

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

Additional Costs

• Books
• Printing
• Photocopying
• Educational stationery
• 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.

Who You'll Learn From

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

Where You'll Study

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

Your Future

• Successful graduates are registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse.
• Graduates have an opportunity to work in both the private and public sector including hospital or community-based roles along with research and teaching.
• 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.
• Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations.