BSc Nursing (Adult)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult), centred on the assessment and delivery of care for adults across healthcare settings. Core topics include Clinical Skills. Students complete practice placements throughout the course, and graduates are eligible to register as qualified adult nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC-BBC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 82 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 4%
- Other Health Professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 92%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 245 students who started
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 35%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Developing Proficiencies for Nursing
- Preparing for the Role of the Registered Nurse
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at Edge Hill University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Adult) at Edge Hill University?
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) at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult) at Edge Hill 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 (Adult) at Edge Hill University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.