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Nursing (Adult) at University of Winchester - UCAS

Course summary

If you are a caring and compassionate individual, our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree will help you become a highly skilled and much sought-after graduate nurse, specialising in caring for adults across a variety of settings. Course Highlights

  • Make a difference to people’s lives and learn how to optimise their care in a safe and stimulating environment.
  • Learn from supportive and accessible lecturers and gain real insights from experienced and registered professionals.
  • Bring your learning to life through practice placements with partner organisations under the supervision of experienced nurses.
  • Develop excellent communication skills, clinical knowledge, and leadership skills to prepare you for your future professional life.
  • Be eligible to seek admission to part 1 (Adult) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register on successful completion of this three-year programme.
  • The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Learning Style You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. The course uses the NHS Leadership Academy Maximising Leadership in the Pre-Registration Healthcare Curricula Framework to build leadership skills through a spiral curriculum. Facilities Your time is split equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge during placements alongside experienced professionals. The taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester and the adjacent Royal Hampshire County Hospital site. Our Connections You will gain real insights from experienced and registered professionals. The course offers practice placements with partner organisations under the supervision of experienced nurses. This allows you to develop your professional skills and prepare for your future professional life. Historically, the Chief Nurse at Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust, Julie Dawes, has discussed being inspired by colleagues in nursing.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B740
Institution code:
W76
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant. If you have already have a DBS check and are signed up to the Update Service we will ask you to provide the original DBS certificate after an offer has been accepted. If you have lived or travelled abroad in the past five years, we will also need you to apply for an Overseas Criminal Records check for each country in which you have spent six months or more.

Health checks

Applicants to this course will undergo an occupational health assessment to ensure that they are fit to practice. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted.

Interview

Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5An overall score of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in writing, is required.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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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 £16700 Year 1
International £16700 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

Applicants to this course are expected to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to beginning the course at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about when and how to obtain this clearance after an offer has been accepted. Please note, the cost of the check is covered by the applicant (currently £49.50). For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Nursing (Adult) at University of Winchester - UCAS