University of Portsmouth Open Experience Day
28 Feb 2026, 08:30
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Course summary
Overview
Achieve your potential – become a qualified nurse with our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree. Our degree in Adult Nursing is developed and delivered with NHS partners allowing you to get the most extensive, practical experience possible.
By training on medical manikins before spending much of your time on placement in real healthcare settings, you’ll develop the skills and self-assurance for a successful career as a nurse.
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Practise your skills on medical manikins and simulated patients in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care, one of the country’s leading healthcare teaching environments
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Spend time on clinical placements in real hospitals and NHS Trusts, learning to confidently examine, assess and treat patients
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Study at the first institution in the country to be accredited by the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare, and on a nursing course approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and endorsed by Skills for Care
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Be eligible to register with the NMC as an adult nurse on graduation
Accredited by:
This course has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning the course meets the standards of education, training, conduct and performance required for nurses in the UK.
For pre-registration nursing, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018, Part 1: Standards Framework for nursing and midwifery education, 5.12, page 12) state that there is no compensation between theory and practice learning.
This course will prepare graduates to be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It's your responsibility to seek registration with the NMC, on completion of your course. This registration must be sought within 5 years of successful completion of your course.
This course is also accredited by the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare. The University of Portsmouth is the first institution in the country to receive this accreditation.
Careers and opportunities
Nursing is a vital role with healthcare services – nurses and midwives make up nearly half of the global health workforce.
Part 1 registration
When you finish your Adult Nursing degree, you'll be eligible to apply for registration on part 1 (Adult) of the professional Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register, which allows you to work as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
You'll also be ready to work as a nurse overseas, within a wide range of nursing roles in primary and secondary care (once you've registered with any applicable overseas nursing bodies).
What can you do with a Nursing (Adult) degree?
Graduates could go on to work as:
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nursing roles in primary or secondary care in the UK and overseas
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charity and aid work
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advanced practice nurse specialism
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nurse education and mentoring
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healthcare management in ward sister or lead nurse roles
Clinical placements
You'll spend a large amount of your time during this course on clinical placements with partner Trusts in local community and hospital and GP practice environments, supported by clinical mentors and registered healthcare professionals.
Our placement partners span a large area, including Portsmouth, Brighton, Winchester, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Basingstoke, Surrey and Sussex.
Recent students have completed placements at the following locations, among others:
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Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust
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Fareham Community Team
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East Surrey Hospital
We can also help you find further relevant work experience during your course to boost your career prospects further. We help you identify placements, internships, and voluntary roles that will complement your studies.
After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Modules
Year 1:
Core:
- Foundation of Evidence Based Practice (20 credits)
- Foundations of Nursing Professional Practice (40 credits)
- Personalising Nursing Care (20 credits)
- Science Informing Practice (40 credits)
Year 2:
Core:
- Acute Care Across Care Settings (20 credits)
- Applied Nursing Professional Practice (40 credits)
- Engaging with Service Improvement (20 credits)
- Evidence Based Decision Making (20 credits)
- Nursing People with Long Term Conditions (20 credits)
Year 3:
Core:
- Complexities of Nursing (20 credits)
- Enhancing Professional Nursing Practice (60 credits)
- Leading Safe and Effective Care (20 credits)
- Service Improvement Project (20 credits)
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through Academic work including essays, reports, case studies and reflective accounts, Performance-based clinical practice assessments including portfolios and simulation, In-class tests and examinations, Presentations and scientific posters, Work-based projects, Online learning activities.
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
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:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry.
If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.
International applicants
This course is available to UK applicants only.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
A level - BBB - BCC
104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Access to HE Diploma
106-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-120 Tariff points. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
25 points from the IB Diploma with 544 at Higher Level. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
104-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 44-50. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
T Level - M
A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course.
- Health checks
- Applicants must pass Occupational Health check before starting the course.
- Interview
- All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. |
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.
University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 4 other nursing and midwifery courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- DEE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £17900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10300 | Year 1 |
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
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Please check the course page on our website for the most up to date fee information.
All fees are subject to annual increase.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
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