BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing), a nursing degree focused on adult care practice and clinical competencies. Successful completion makes graduates eligible to register as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year introduces safe and effective care through Fundamentals of Adult Nursing Practice. The second year progresses through Developing Adult Nursing Practice, engaging with research and simulated situations. The final year consolidates learning through Consolidating Adult Nursing Practice, applying research and attending placements for complex patient needs.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 99%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 107 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 64%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Natural and social science professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 82%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 74%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 51%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 9%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Adult Nursing Practice
- Developing Adult Nursing Practice
- Consolidating Adult Nursing Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £48,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) at Aston University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) at Aston University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) at Aston University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
How many students continue on BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) at Aston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.