Adult Nursing | Bournemouth University

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Course summary

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to be eligible to register and practice as a registered (adult) nurse and to graduate with a BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing award.

Why study BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at BU?

Develop into a compassionate, knowledgeable, competent and confident graduate nurse capable of delivering and leading high-quality, person-centred care in a wide variety of healthcare settings
50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain practical nursing experience in diverse locations like hospitals, community homes, private clinics and community nursing teams
Developed in conjunction with practice partners, service users and carers, on this course you’ll learn from experienced registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners
Purpose built skills facilities include simulated hospital wards and community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice various nursing procedures safely
Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course.

Funding support: Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: B700
Institution code:: B50

Open days

Bournemouth University Postgraduate Open Evening
17 Mar 2026, 17:00
Poole
Midwifery Open Day at Portsmouth Campus
1 Apr 2026, 11:15
Portsmouth
Bournemouth University Undergraduate Open Day
8 Apr 2026, 09:00
Poole

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.

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Data from:
This course and 2 other nursing and midwifery courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

39% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

92 Go onto work and study

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