BSc Adult Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult). Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, Research Methods, Statistics, and Data Analysis. The course allocates 50% of study time to practice placements across hospitals, community homes, private clinics and community nursing teams. Students train in purpose-built skills facilities including simulated hospital wards and community home settings.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 66%: 479 offers from 731 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered
- Working: 87%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 91%
- Other Health Professionals: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Information Technology Professionals: 1%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 86%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 65%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 56%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Health
- Changes in Health Status and Introduction to Pharmacology
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health
- Nursing Practice (Part 1)
- Nursing People with Complex Health Needs
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Understanding the Evidence Base of Nursing
- Providing Safe Caring Nursing Environments
- Nursing Practice (Part 2)
- Clinical Assessment for Adults
- Nursing Management of People with Complex Health Needs
- Applying Evidence to Practice
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Practice (Part 3)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University?
66% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 479 offers from 731 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth 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 Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.