Program Overview

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Nursing (Adult) - BSc (Hons)

Overview

Adult nursing provides person-centred compassionate care to people in a respectful way that promotes dignity, health and wellbeing.

Summary

This three-year course is designed to produce nursing graduates who will have the skills to respond to the changing needs of adults who require nursing care within a variety of rapidly changing healthcare environments.

Award

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Faculty

Faculty of Life and Health Sciences

School

School of Nursing and Paramedic Science

Campus

Derry~Londonderry campus

UCAS code

B740

Start date

September 2025

Students from England, Scotland, Wales or EU (except the Republic of Ireland)

Unfortunately, Ulster University is not in a position to accept applications from students from England, Scotland, Wales or EU (except the Republic of Ireland) for this course due to regulations issued by the Department of Health Northern Ireland.

Career Opportunities

With this degree you could become:

• Adult Nurse Hospital or Community

Graduates from this course are now working for:

• Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
• Western Health & Social Care Trust
• South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
• Southern Health and Social Care Trust
• Northern Health & Social Care Trust
• Independent Health Care Providers
• Voluntary Health and Social Care Providers

About this course

Overview

This is a full time course delivered over 3 calendar years and is designed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for nurse education and training (2018). Theoretical modules and practice learning are integrated in an equal balance so that learning occurs 50% of the time in practice while the other 50% occurs in university. Each year of the course must be successfully completed before a student is permitted to progress to the next year.

Attendance

Students on the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme are subject to a number of attendance regulations. These are underpinned by the University Programme Regulations and statutory requirements, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2018) Standards for Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes

Start dates

• September 2025

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The modular structure of our teaching, learning and assessment is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of nursing in an inclusive and collaborative way. A blended approach to learning, teaching and assessment embraces both face to face teaching methods and the use of technology to enhance the student experience in learning and assessment.

Modules

Year one

• Assessing the Mental and Physical Health Needs and Abilities of People
• Building Foundations in Communication for Person-Centred Nursing
• Planning and Providing Person-Centred Care for Mental and Physical Well-being (Adult)
• Learning to be a professional nurse in practice
• Becoming a Professional Registered Nurse (Adult)

Year two

• Responding to the holistic health care needs of people
• Nurses as Active Agents in Health Promotion and Public Health
• The Collaborative and Evidence Informed Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Therapeutic Communication and Interdisciplinary Teamworking
• Interdisciplinary Working in Practice

Year three

• Supporting People with Complex Care Needs and Pharmacological Interventions in Nursing (Adult)
• Leading and Influencing for Population Health Improvement
• The registered nurse (Adult) as an accountable decision maker
• Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Environments
• Becoming a Registered Nurse

Standard entry conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

A level

The A Level requirement for this course is BBC

Applied General Qualifications

• RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
• Award profile of DMM

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English, Maths and Science at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 25 points (12 at higher level).

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Overall profile of 63% (120 credit NI Access course), to include one Level 3 Science module; a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

GCSE

GCSE profile to include Grade C or 4 (or above) in English, Mathematics and Science

English Language Requirements

• English language requirements for international applicants
• The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking section
• OR
• OET Certificate confirming minimum grade C+ in writing and minimum grade B in reading, listening and speaking sections.

Additional Entry Requirements

Satisfactory Health and Access NI checks will be required.

Fitness for Practice Learning

The assessment of fitness for practice learning is a requirement for students who have opted to study courses to prepare them for regulated professions in healthcare and social work.

Careers & opportunities

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

• Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
• Western Health & Social Care Trust
• South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
• Southern Health and Social Care Trust
• Northern Health & Social Care Trust
• Independent Health Care Providers
• Voluntary Health and Social Care Providers

Job roles

With this degree you could become:

• Adult Nurse Hospital or Community

Career options

Career opportunities for graduates from this programme are excellent. Graduates are now working in many innovative posts in the field of health care, including holding their own clinics, introducing evidence-based practice, initiating practice development activities, undertaking research and holding joint appointments between service and the University.

Professional Recognition

Accreditations reflect the excellence of our teaching, research, and knowledge exchange and ensure our programmes realise the highest expectations.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).

Fees and funding

Funding is available for this course.

Annual Increase Disclaimer

Important Notice: Annual Fees Increase

Scholarships, awards and prizes

• Best Performance in Year 1 Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
• Best Performance in Year 2 Royal College of Nursing
• Olly McGilloway Memorial Fund
• Best Performance in Year 3 First Choice Selection Services Prize
• Danske Bank Year 2 Team Award
• Western Health & Social Care Trust Health Improvement Dept. Health Promotion Resource Award
• Danske Bank Peer Nominated Award Year 3
• Bank of Ireland Princess Macha Award
• Western Health & Social Care Trust Management Award
• Mona Grey Award for Excellence in Research (Undergraduate)
• Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University
• Red Cross Team Award Red Cross

Additional mandatory costs

• Health Screening and Vaccinations: £35 - £155 dependent on vaccinations required.
• Access NI Enhanced Disclosure (criminal record check): £33
• Uniform: Approximately £100
• Practice Learning Handbook/Professional Award Badge: £20
• Immediate Life Support (Resuscitation Council UK Certified): £45 (at time of publication)