11Oct
UndergraduateThis 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 2025.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
A Brighton Adult Nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you will tailor individual care, working closely with patients and their families as part of a team of health and social care professionals. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a nurse in the UK. At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your skills and experience so you can practice with confidence. You’ll spend 50% of your course in practice learning – on placement in healthcare settings and in our specialist nursing facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton adult nursing graduates have built successful careers in both hospital and community settings. The Graduate Outcomes Survey found that 95% of our graduates were in work or further study and 95% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as nursing professionals 15 months after their degree. Top reasons to choose this course
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Varied placements in both acute and community settings, plus an opportunity to experience nursing overseas on an international placement.
- Learn in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and practice independently in our nursing skills zone.
- Interprofessional collaboration with students on our child and mental health nursing courses.
- Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
- 95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree and 95% of working graduates are in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
Year 1 In the first year, you’ll begin developing the essential skills to assess and plan care in partnership with individuals, considering their physical, mental, social and spiritual needs. You will explore human biology and how it relates to health and illness across the lifespan, laying the scientific foundation for your nursing practice. Alongside university-based learning, you’ll gain hands-on experience on clinical placement, where you'll start applying your knowledge in a real healthcare setting. Core modules Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People Human Biology for Nursing Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 Year 2 In the second year, you’ll build on your foundational skills by learning how to promote health, prevent illness and care for people with long-term conditions. You will explore how nurses use evidence to improve care quality and safety, and develop your ability to respond to clinical deterioration with confidence and compassion. You’ll strengthen your decision-making, communication and teamwork to prepare you to deliver person-centred care in increasingly complex healthcare environments. Core modules Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long-term Health Conditions Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 Final year In your final year, you’ll focus on becoming a confident, autonomous practitioner ready to lead and shape the future of healthcare. You will enhance your clinical decision-making, develop leadership skills and learn to deliver compassionate care in complex situations – including palliative and end-of-life care. With advanced placements and opportunities to explore contemporary issues in nursing, you will graduate equipped to make a meaningful impact in diverse healthcare settings and advocate for high-quality, person-centred care. Core modules Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice Palliative and End of Life Care Using an Integrative Nursing Approach Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- B7L0
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is currently taking applications from International applicants who require a Student visa. The latest date to apply for September 2024 is 30th June 2024.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Age requirement: Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in writing, listening and speaking and 6.0 in reading. Or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-students Please note - if you require a visa to study you will not be eligible for the NHS bursary.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
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