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BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
A three-year pre-registration nursing degree preparing you to register as an adult nurse, with clinical placements. UCB was named Education Provider of the Year at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025.
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Potential funding at University College Birmingham
International undergraduates get automatic scholarships: an Early Action Scholarship for meeting deposit deadlines (up to £3,500 on the scholarships page; course pages quote £4,500 or £3,500) plus a £2,000 Continuation Scholarship in years two and three. UCB graduates progressing to a new degree receive a 20-25% fee scholarship.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
A three-year pre-registration nursing degree preparing you to register as an adult nurse, with clinical placements. UCB was named Education Provider of the Year at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025.
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.
11 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.
- 01Anatomy and Physiology Across the LifespanPublished course content
- 02Fundamentals of Nursing PracticePublished course content
- 03Principles of NursingPublished course content
- 04Technology Enhanced NursingPublished course content
- 05Enhancing Nursing PracticePublished course content
- 06Evidence Based Practice for NursingPublished course content
- 07Nursing Across Acute EnvironmentsPublished course content
- 08Promoting Health and Well-Being across the LifespanPublished course content
- 09Managing Complexities in Integrative Nursing PracticePublished course content
- 10Progression to Registered NursePublished course content
- 11Service Improvement ProjectPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- A-level applicants assessed on the normal UCAS tariff; advanced entry possible with a relevant HND. International Foundation Diploma available for those not meeting direct entry.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O/L or A/L English at grade C or above accepted as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), valid for 6 years.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ucb.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 College Birmingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.