If you are a caring and compassionate individual, our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree will help you become a highly skilled and much sought-after graduate nurse, specialising in caring for adults across a variety of settings.
Course Highlights
Make a difference to people’s lives and learn how to optimise their care in a safe and stimulating environment.
Learn from supportive and accessible lecturers and gain real insights from experienced and registered professionals.
Bring your learning to life through practice placements with partner organisations under the supervision of experienced nurses.
Develop excellent communication skills, clinical knowledge, and leadership skills to prepare you for your future professional life.
Be eligible to seek admission to part 1 (Adult) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register on successful completion of this three-year programme.
The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Learning Style
You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. The course uses the NHS Leadership Academy Maximising Leadership in the Pre-Registration Healthcare Curricula Framework to build leadership skills through a spiral curriculum.
Facilities
Your time is split equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge during placements alongside experienced professionals. The taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester and the adjacent Royal Hampshire County Hospital site.
Our Connections
You will gain real insights from experienced and registered professionals. The course offers practice placements with partner organisations under the supervision of experienced nurses. This allows you to develop your professional skills and prepare for your future professional life. Historically, the Chief Nurse at Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust, Julie Dawes, has discussed being inspired by colleagues in nursing.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications).
If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | An overall score of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in writing, is required. |
The Discover Winchester Scheme is designed to support applicants from specific backgrounds, who may have faced additional challenges in their lives and might otherwise struggle to access higher education.
Through the scheme we are offering eligible applicants additional support during the application process, a guaranteed interview to an interviewing course (subject to studying relevant subjects), a contextual offer and financial support to attend an Experience Winchester Day.
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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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.
Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant (currently £49.50).
For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Email:Admissions@winchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1962 827234
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Phone:+44 (0)1962 827234
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