Program Overview

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Overview

The Adult Nursing BN (Hons) (Full-Time) course is a dynamic, interactive professional course that 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.

Course Details

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)

Available with:

• Foundation Year

Accreditations

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Course Structure

Year 1

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

Year 2

• Modules:
  • 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 3

• Modules:
  • 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

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.

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.

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.

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.
• The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing.

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

• 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.

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• Children’s Nursing BN (Hons)
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