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Nursing (Adult)

  • Bachelor of Medical Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • 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.

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It will give you the clinical skills and knowledge you need for entry into the NMC professional register as an adult nurse.

Why study this course?

  • Top 5 in the UK for nursing - The Complete University Guide has ranked Sheffield as one of the top five universities in the UK for nursing three years running (2024, 2025, 2026).

  • Learn from real patients - Whether you’re out on placement or working with volunteer patients from our Patients as Educators programme, you’ll learn directly from patients in a range of settings.

  • A nationally recognised, supportive team - We’ll offer you a range of support services to help you succeed - from weekly wellbeing sessions, inclusive timetabling, to responsive placement support. 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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Medical Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

T Level
D

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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

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

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

+ B at A Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

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

in a relevant subject

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2H2H2H3H3H3

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. https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
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
Restricted Eligibility
We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.

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 qualificationhttps://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

International entry requirements

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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

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 2027 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2026-27 information as a guide.

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