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.
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01Academic route
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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.
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Buckinghamshire New University
Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship: £1,500 off the first year for self-funded overseas undergraduates and £3,000 for postgraduates starting full-time taught degrees in 2026/27, with no application needed. An early payment discount is also offered.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at 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.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on person-centred, evidence-based care, clinical assessment, communication and patient safety, professional accountability and supervised practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Person-centred, evidence-based care
Clinical assessment, communication and patient safety
Professional accountability and supervised practice
Connect nursing theory with supervised clinical learning.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Clinical communication
Care planning
Evidence-based judgement
Safe professional practice
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students committed to caring for people, learning in clinical settings and meeting the professional standards required for registration. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Registered practitioner after required registration
Community health practitioner
Clinical specialist after experience
Health-service leader
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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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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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on bucks.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, 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.
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