Combines university teaching with clinical practice placements, leading to registration as an adult nurse. For students committed to a nursing career in hospital or community settings.
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Your qualification fit
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels accepted at the same grades as the UK A-level offer (e.g. ABB); A*AA requirement equates to AAA. International Foundation Year available via the Surrey International Study Centre.
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at University of Surrey
Vice-Chancellor's Future Leaders Award offers a £7,500 fee waiver to selected high-achieving international undergraduate and postgraduate students (listed for Sri Lankan applicants for 2027 entry).
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Programme overview
A clearer look at Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons)
Combines university teaching with clinical practice placements, leading to registration as an adult nurse. For students committed to a nursing career in hospital or community settings.
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
Learning, teaching and inclusive practice
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
Published course content for this programme.
15 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
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NHS ConstitutionPublished course content
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Annette DaviesPublished course content
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Annette Davies Programme leader More informationPublished course content
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Across academic yearsPublished course content
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ADULT NURSING 1Published course content
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Module selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4Published course content
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ADULT NURSING 2Published course content
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Module selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5Published course content
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ADULT NURSING 3Published course content
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Module selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6Published course content
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Day-to-day learningPublished course content
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Group work (e.g. discussion groups)Published course content
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Practical simulation classes and clinical skills scenariosPublished course content
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Role playsPublished course content
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When you’re on placementPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
Typical offer BBC at A-level
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels accepted at the same grades as the UK A-level offer (e.g. ABB); A*AA requirement equates to AAA. International Foundation Year available via the Surrey International Study Centre.
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.0 in reading
English alternatives
UG applicants need English at grade C in Cambridge O-level (and Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level maths at grade C); some courses ask for more
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on surrey.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 University of Surrey before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey | Fees & Entry | GEC