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Nursing (Adult)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.
Are you looking for a rewarding journey that will shape your future and impact the lives of others? Let's build a future where you, as a nursing professional, can bring hope, healing, and comfort to those in need. Our course prepares you to succeed as a confident and compassionate nurse, making a positive impact on patients and the healthcare community.
Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn how to attend to adult patients' healthcare needs while also focusing on their overall well-being. Our programme nurtures your creativity, critical judgement, and leadership abilities, enabling you to develop essential clinical skills.
By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and competence to excel in your nursing career. You’ll be prepared to face the challenges of being a practicing nurse or a healthcare leader.

Why choose this course?
• Winners of ‘Best Student Experience’ Student Nursing Times Awards 2025:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/simulated-road-traffic-accident-wins-national-award

• Joint 4th in the UK and 38th in the world for Nursing (QS University World Rankings by Subject 2024).

• Early and Extensive Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience from your first year with nine clinical placements across medical, surgical, acute, and community settings.
( find out more about placements https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/undergraduate/adult-nursing/placements.aspx )
• Train Where Excellence Happens: Learn in a major UK teaching hospital—the largest outside London—with a major trauma unit and MAGNET® recognition for nursing excellence.
• Elective Placement Opportunities: Design your own learning journey with a self-arranged elective placement in Year 2, supported by our expert team.
• Leadership in Practise: Develop your leadership and management skills during a final-year management placement, preparing you for senior roles.

Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Skills
Optional Specialisation in Year 3: Choose from Neonatal Nursing, Wound Care, Pain Management, Cancer Care, and Health & Literature.
• Integrated Interprofessional Learning: Collaborate with students and academics across healthcare disciplines to build teamwork and communication skills.
• Small Group Teaching: Enjoy a personalised learning experience with close support from experienced academics and clinical mentors.
• Purpose-Built Clinical Skills Facilities: Practise in simulated environments that mirror real clinical settings.
• Unique Anatomy Learning: Participate in anatomy prosection sessions for a rare, detailed understanding of the human body in clinical context.

Evidence-Based, Research-Informed
• Research Opportunities: Explore your interests through a dissertation project, contributing to the future of nursing Practise.
• Evidence-Based Curriculum: Learn to apply the latest research and best Practises in every aspect of care.
• OSCE Preparation: Build confidence with Objective Structured Clinical Examinations that assess your practical skills in real-world scenarios.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Nursing-Adult-BSc-Hons-U6UNURSE.html

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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • 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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB

with at least one being Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy or Religious Education.
A pass in the practical element is required for any science subject taken.
Global Perspectives, Citizenship Studies, General studies and Critical Thinking will not be accepted.

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

The following subjects meet our science requirements: Health and Social Care, Applied Sciences, Sports and Exercise Science. Other Extended Diplomas can be accepted along an additional A Level (or equivalent) in science.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits

45 credits at level three (to include a minimum of 21 credits at distinction, 18 credits at merit and the rest at pass or above), with a minimum of 15 credits from science.

The following subjects meet our entry requirements: Nursing, Midwifery, Social Science, Health Professions, Health Science, Science.

Distance learning: Webcam verification of an unseen exam is accepted.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

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

Must have an additional A Level (or equivalent) in science grade B. The following subjects can be accepted at Distinction Distinction in addition to an A Level in any subject grade C: Health and Social Care, Applied Sciences, Sports and Exercise Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

The following Subjects meet our science requirements: Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Sport, Applied Human Biology. Other Extended Certificates accepted at Distinction + 2 A levels (or equivalent) at BC or above including Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher
BB

including a science. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 points

including HL 5 in a suitable science subject or 555 in 3 HL certificates including HL 5 in a suitable science subject.
Suitable subjects include;
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Sports, exercise and health science
Mathematics: analysis and approaches
Mathematics: applications and interpretation
Psychology
Philosophy

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB including a science.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2, M2, M2

including a science.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

T Level
D

Health Science: The following Occupational Specialism Components meet our entry requirements:

Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health, Care of Children and Young People

We do not accept Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English in lieu of GSCEs.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including Science 75%.

Graduate 2.2 in a relevant subject. If in a non-relevant subject, science A level grade B or equivalent BTEC/Access is required. Please contact school for further information.

Applications for point of entry 2 or higher not accepted.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
School will send further information when offer is made first choice.
Health checks
School will send further information when offer is made first choice.
Interview
Please see website for further details.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS (Academic) is accepted with an overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in writing.

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

Sponsorship information

Bursaries of £5,000 will be available for students starting a nursing course from September 2020, with some students eligible for up to an additional £3,000 per year. For full details, please visit the NHS Health careers website.

Clearing contact details

Clearing - Apply Online

Applicant Enquiry Form

0330 041 5590

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Monday 2 July 2026. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements.

Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.

Course contact details

Undergraduate admissions

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