Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Connect nursing theory with supervised clinical learning.
- Develop safe assessment, communication and care-planning skills.
- Prepare for accountable practice within health services.
Buckinghamshire New University · High Wycombe
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
A professional nursing degree combining university study with clinical placements, leading to eligibility to register as an adult nurse. A four-year version with a foundation year is also available.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Registered nurse
- Community health practitioner
- Clinical specialist
- Health-service leader
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Sri Lankan A-levels equivalent to 112–136 UCAS tariff points (foundation year route 48–88)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-levels equivalent to 88–128 UCAS tariff points depending on course (roughly CCS–ABB; Adult Nursing 112–136). Foundation year entry from 32–56 points. Year 3 advanced entry possible with a relevant HND at 55% or GPA 2.30.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no section below 6.0
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O/L English grade C/Credit accepted for foundation and undergraduate entry; grade B (within the last 10 years) for Masters. Medium of instruction letters considered case by case.
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Buckinghamshire New University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on bucks.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Buckinghamshire New University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.