BSc Nursing (Adult)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult). Core topics include Research Methods. Clinical placements are undertaken across NHS, voluntary and private sector settings throughout the three-year programme. The final year includes a literature review or small-scale research project. The course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and graduates may apply to register as registered nurses.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade B. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit. Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 88%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 2%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 79%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 69%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
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
- Being a Professional
- Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Adult Nursing
- Nursing Practice 5
- Nursing Practice 6
- Using Evidence and Research to Enhance Adult Nursing Practice
- Becoming a Professional - Adult Nursing
- Introduction to Adult Nursing
- Nursing Practice 1
- Nursing Practice 2
- Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing
- Developing as a Professional
- Developing Critical Knowledge and Skills in Adult Nursing
- Developing Research Knowledge and Evidence for Adult Nursing Practice
- Nursing Practice 3
- Nursing Practice 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Huddersfield do next?
83% 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 University of Huddersfield?
83% 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 University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Huddersfield 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 University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.