Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B7L0

Campuses

Brighton- Falmer

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,400 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)

About

As an adult nurse you'll tailor individual care, working closely with patients and their families as part of a team of health and social care professionals including doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

On our accredited adult nursing degree you'll learn in the supported environment of our clinical skills and simulation suites, and nursing skills zone.

Our excellent links with healthcare trusts enables clinical practice placements in both hospital and community settings, plus an opportunity to experience nursing abroad.

You’ll share some modules with students on our other nursing courses, benefitting from interprofessional collaboration, sharing knowledge and expertise.

As a nurse you will work closely with people and their families as part of a versatile team. Learn how this Adult Nursing degree prepares you for employment

Requirements

Entry Requirements

UCAS tariff
112 points. A-levels
BBC, must include a science or social science subject at grade B. BTEC
DMM in a health or science subject. International Baccalaureate
28 overall with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Health studies, nursing or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 18 credits at distinction and 27 credits at merit or above. T-level
Merit in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T-level. Other T-levels are not accepted. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

with Access course – maths and English.

with A-levels, BTEC or K101 – at least three GCSEs including maths and English.

Functional Skills 2 will be accepted in lieu of GCSE English and maths. If you do not have the required GCSEs, find out which equivalent qualifications we accept instead. A wide range of other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, for example, Open University K101 and K102. Foundation degree
Completion of our Health and Social Care Practice foundation degree with 120 credits at level 5 may enable you to start in year 2 of our nursing degrees – Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) degree. Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2. Candidates are advised that places for entry into year 2 of this course are very limited. We normally welcome these applications but high demand for all nursing courses will restrict availability. English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.0 in reading. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. Application deadline for international applicants
Applications from international applicants must be received no later than 27 June. Age requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins.

Interviews
Students successful at the application stage will be invited to attend an online interview. Read our nursing application and interview tips.
We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who form part of minority groups.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.0 in reading. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

Careers and employability

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and are entitled to practice anywhere in the UK.

The course provides a solid foundation for working in numerous healthcare settings and for further professional development in clinical practice, education, management and research.

Our adult nursing degree graduates have developed successful careers in both hospital and community settings. Many of our graduates leave university with a firm offer of employment.

94% of graduates were in work or further study, and 96% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as nursing professionals, 15 months after their degree – Graduate Outcomes Survey.

After a period of consolidation and further study you can work as a specialist practitioner in the community in areas such as practice nursing, health visiting or in the hospital as a clinical nurse or nurse consultant. Acute care offers a range of roles, for example caring for patients needing emergency and intensive care or surgery.

Successful completion of the course will enable you to access further academic study at masters and doctoral level.

International students who are studying this course on a Student visa may be eligible to work in the UK as a qualified nurse after successfully completing the course by progressing on to the Health and Care Worker or Graduate visa.