BSc Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult). Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The four-year programme begins with a foundation year before progressing to the full honours degree. Students complete an extended final-year project focused on generating recommendations for nursing practice. Evidence of proficiency against NMC Standards of Proficiency must be demonstrated through MYEPAD at three stages across the course.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 80 A level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study. Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 129 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 330 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 72 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 98%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 92%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 69%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 440 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 51%
- Access course: 23%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills
- ​​Preparation for Professional Practice
- Communicating with Impact
- Professionalism: applied roles and responsibilities
- Introduction to Nursing
- Health Sciences for Nursing Practice (Adult)
- Person centred Nursing Care for Health & Wellbeing (Adult)
- Research for Health and Wellbeing
- Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions (Adult Nursing)
- Developing Nursing Practice (Adult)
- Leadership for Nursing Practice (Adult)
- Innovation and Improvement in Nursing Practice (Adult)
- Transition to Autonomous Practice (Adult)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year at University of Derby 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 (Adult) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.