Program Overview

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Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons)

The University of Surrey offers a BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing), a three-year course that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and practice necessary to become a confident and autonomous adult nurse.

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to care for people aged 16 years and over. Students will learn about health and illness within the adult population, and acquire an understanding of the principles of nursing practice.

Key Course Information

• Course options: BSc (Hons), BSc (Hons) with foundation year
• Typical offer: BBC (BSc (Hons)), CCD (BSc (Hons) with foundation year)
• Start date: September 2026
• Full time: 3 years (BSc (Hons)), 4 years (BSc (Hons) with foundation year)
• UK fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas fees: Ł17,500
• Subject area: Health sciences, nursing and midwifery
• UCAS code: B744 (BSc (Hons)), B743 (BSc (Hons) with foundation year)
• Campus: Kate Granger Building

Why Choose This Course?

• Access to state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Centre
• Gain extensive experience on clinical placements with NHS partner trusts
• Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers who are healthcare professionals
• Benefit from interprofessional learning with other healthcare students
• Eligible for an NHS training grant of Ł5,000 per year (home students)

Statistics

• Ranked 10th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2025)
• Ranked 11th in the UK for nursing (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025)
• 99% of health sciences graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA)

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means that upon completion, students will have the academic requirements needed to register as a qualified nurse.

Course Details

The course is divided into three years, with each year consisting of two semesters. The academic year is 44-45 weeks long, with seven weeks' holiday.

Modules

• Year 1: ADULT NURSING 1
• Year 2: ADULT NURSING 2
• Year 3: ADULT NURSING 3
• Foundation year: FOUNDATION STUDIES FOR NURSING

Teaching and Learning

Teaching methods include:

• Group work
• Lectures
• Online learning
• Practical simulation classes and clinical skills scenarios
• Role plays
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment

Assessment methods include:

• Case studies
• Examinations
• Presentations
• Simulated learning experiences (OSCEs)
• Written work

Career Opportunities

99% of health sciences graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating. Alumni can be found working for NHS trusts across the UK, as well as in private healthcare organizations and charities.

Facilities

Students will learn in the multimillion-pound Kate Granger Building, which includes a Clinical Simulation Centre with two wards, an operating theatre, and a community flat.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: BBC (BSc (Hons)), CCD (BSc (Hons) with foundation year)
• BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma: DMM (BSc (Hons)), MMM (BSc (Hons) with foundation year)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 31 overall (BSc (Hons)), 28 overall (BSc (Hons) with foundation year)
• GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C)

Fees and Funding

• UK fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas fees: Ł17,500
• Scholarships and bursaries available

Placements

Students will spend half of their training in clinical placements, allowing them to develop their knowledge, skills, and practice within healthcare settings. Placements are usually within commutable range of the main acute trust site.

Register Your Interest

Students can register their interest in the course through the University of Surrey's website.