Nursing (Adult)
University of Portsmouth
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 32 points from a Science or Social Science subject.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science, Health & Social Care or Nursing), to include a minimum of 15 level 3 credits in Science subjects at merit or above.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 46-50, to include a Principal Subject in a Science or Social Science subject at M3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent/GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25 points from the IB Diploma, with 5 points from a Higher Level Science or Social Science.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
To include a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject at H3.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must include 6 units in a Science subject at Merit or above.
112-120 Tariff points, to include a Science or Social Science subject at grade D.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
T Level
Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Supporting the adult nursing team, Supporting the mental health team), T Level in Healthcare Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Assisting with healthcare science), T Level in Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences, Metrology sciences)
UCAS Tariff
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from a Science or Social Science subject.
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, with 32 points from a Science or Social Science subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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About this course
**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.
- 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
- Spend time on clinical placements in real hospitals and NHS Trusts, learning to confidently examine, assess and treat patients
- 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
- 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:
- nursing roles in primary or secondary care in the UK and overseas
- charity and aid work
- advanced practice nurse specialism
- nurse education and mentoring
- 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:
- Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust
- Fareham Community Team
- 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 Condition - 20 credits
Year 3
Core
Complexities Of Nursing - 20 credits
Leading Safe And Effective Care - 20 credits
Enhancing Professional Nursing Practice - 60 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.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
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.
Tuition fees
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University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Science and Health
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