Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@brunel.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1895 265 265
Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
Nursing (Adult)
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Course summary
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career that you feel passionate about? Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. As a qualified nurse you’ll be entering a highly respected profession with excellent employment prospects.
At Brunel, you’ll learn through an equal balance of theory and practice, gaining your professional experience in a variety of healthcare settings where you’ll work closely with other healthcare professionals, service users and their families.
On this programme, you’ll learn to care for adults with acute / long-term illnesses and you’ll prepare to play a vital role in health promotion and disease prevention. Brunel is a renowned research-intensive university with an established and excellent reputation in health sciences, so you’ll be learning from the best in the field. Through your programme in adult nursing, you’ll learn to understand the health needs of patients aged 18 and over within public health, community development and global agendas. You’ll be supported in developing the personal skills necessary for the nursing profession.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
The NHS Values are shaped by patients, public and staff have helped develop this expression of values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. Individual organisations will develop and build upon these values, tailoring them to their local needs. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. Find out more: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/working-nhs/nhs-constitution
This programme will commence in September 2021. For more information, please click the 'Enquire now' button. We will then keep you up to date and let you know when you can apply. The programme will be open to Home applicants only for 2021 entry.
Modules
Modules
Typical Modules include
Human Sciences
Health & wellbeing across the life continuum
Developing skills for practice
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/nursing-adult-bsc
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not currently open to International Learners
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B701
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Brunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not currently open to International Learners
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B701
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Brunel welcomes applications from applicants who wish to transfer to one of our courses.
Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, further information can be found on our website at: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/applicants/undergraduate-courses-how-to-apply/Looking-to-transfer-to-year-2
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelBBC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM - MMM
in any subject
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 112-96 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
Access subjects accepted: Health Science, Health and Human Sciences, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Nursing & Health Professions, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM - MM
and A level grade C or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M
and A level grades BB-CC
Scottish Advanced HigherBBC - CCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 - 27 points
including SL5 or HL4 in English and a Science Subject and SL/HL 2 in Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English, Maths or Science at grade C/4 or above)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including grade C/4 in English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature), Mathematics and Science.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM - MMM
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM - MM
and A level grade C or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM
and A level grades BB-CC
T LevelM
Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 6.5 in all subsections |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 63% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 98 | with a minimum of 23 in all subsections |
| PTE Academic | 64 | with a minimum of 59 in all sub scores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirementshttps://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
Sponsorship information
As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
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