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Nursing (Adult)

  • BMedSc (H)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

  • Become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Equip yourself with the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and deliver exceptional care to patients.*

Be at the heart of healthcare, working directly with patients and clinicians to improve and save lives every day.

Study an adult nursing degree at Sheffield and we’ll show you why this profession is as rewarding as it is challenging, with plenty of opportunities to build a fulfilling, life-long career.

Throughout the three-year programme you’ll be taught by qualified nurses, healthcare professionals and clinical academics who will support you to become the very best nurse you can be.

Individualised tutoring, peer-to-peer learning, and hands-on clinical skills sessions will help foster a safe, supportive environment in which you can excel.

Half of your studies will be spent on placement in a range of hospital, primary care and community settings. It’s here, working directly with clinicians and patients, that you’ll develop skills in leadership, problem-solving, communication and resilience – all crucial to becoming a capable and compassionate nurse.

Why study this course?

  • 1st in the UK for nursing: The Complete University Guide has ranked Sheffield the top university in the UK for nursing two years running (2024, 2025) with top scores in student satisfaction and graduate prospects.

  • Learn directly from patients: Experience your career first-hand with practical teaching that puts the patient experience first. You’ll learn directly from patients in a range of settings; whether you’re out on placement or working with volunteer patients from our Patients as Educators programme.

  • A nationally recognised, supportive team: Studying nursing isn’t always easy, which is why we offer students a range of support services. Our weekly wellbeing sessions, inclusive timetabling, and responsive placement support are there to help you succeed, and we’re proud to have been recognised for this commitment as a Student Nursing Times’ Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration) 2024 finalist.

  • £5,000+ annual NHS training grant: NHS training grants are available for all eligible UK home students to help you with your studies.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BMedSc (H) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
B740
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.

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:
B740
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is not presently open to international applicants. We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

in a relevant subject

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

  • B at A Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including English, Maths and a science subject

T Level
D

Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade B in the core component

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

This course is not presently open to international applicants. We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
All new students must obtain occupational health clearance, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practice standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance.
Interview

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking, Reading and Listening, and 6.5 in Writing; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduateshttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

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.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

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.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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