16Jan
UndergraduateUniversity of Bolton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
As a nurse, you can make a huge difference to people's health and wellbeing. Offered in partnership with the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree aims to give you the experience and skills to join this demanding yet deeply rewarding career. The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree, offered in partnership with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is designed to prepare you for a successful career caring for people over 18. There is a shortage of qualified nurses in the UK, so the career opportunities are excellent. You'll spend 50% of your time in practice learning experience at our partner trust, and studying at the University will complement and enhance your learning in the workplace. We'll support you as you learn to care for adults with acute and long-term illnesses, in hospital and at home, and gain expertise in health promotion and disease prevention. Together with our partner trust, we'll work to prepare you to become a confident, professional nurse able to deliver and lead adult care within an ever-changing health and social care environment. On successfully completing the nursing qualification, you'll possess the knowledge and skills you need to perform as an independent, highly competent, compassionate nurse who can be trusted to maintain professional standards and assure the protection of the public. If you're an ambitious nursing associate or assistant practitioner, you may be able to join this course at Level 2 (HE5) and top-up your existing foundation degree to achieve the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) in two years or less. This is a popular route for healthcare practitioners that recognises and values prior learning and experience. The top-up option is a well-recognised pathway to career advancement.
Modules
Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Limited places available for international students for September 2024 and January 2025 Please note the following conditions of application and enrolment for international students: - Applicants must have fully completed all required qualifications, including Level 3 equivalency to a minimum of 104 plus standalone Maths and English qualification at Level 2 before applying. Please note English and Maths as part of an integrated qualification are not accepted. We may consider international qualifications which are deemed equivalent by ECCTIS. - Applicants must have IELTS 6.0 overall score with no element below 5.5 or equivalent. - Applicants will undertake an online numeracy and literacy assessment and an online interview led by the University and the NHS Trust. Offers will be made based academic achievement and scores at interview. - Fees for international applicants are £16,000 per year for three years (total £48,000). - Placements will take place at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Bolton Foundation Trust. - Students will be expected to bring or purchase their own laptop. - For September start, students must be in the UK and ready to start the course by 9 September 2024. - For January start, students must be in the UK and ready to start the course by 21 January 2025. - Further information will be provided closer to the time.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
You must also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and, preferably, Science. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). If you have successfully completed an FdSc Nursing Associate programme approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) qualification, you may be eligible to apply for exemptions toward the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult). If you apply to join the degree at Level 2 (HE5), you may make a claim for recognition of prior learning (RPL) up to a maximum of 50% of the programme. Please note that you'll be required to produce a portfolio of evidence for this RPL claim. If you're an international applicant, please also see the list of conditions of application and enrolment in the International Applicants section above. The entry requirements detailed in this section apply to all applicants, whether home or international.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Please note that this course is subject to the University of Bolton's Fitness to Practise procedure.
Health Professions Admissions Test (HPAT)
Applicants are expected to complete a literacy test and two numeracy tests.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Group work activity and presentation. Applicants will be expected to take part in a group activity with other applicants.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000* | Year 1 |
| International | £16000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB