BSc Adult Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult), covering adult nursing care across hospital and community settings. Core topics include ethics and professional practice. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the course balances theory with clinical placements and simulation. Shared learning opportunities with mental health nursing students are available within the programme.
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Entry requirements
IB: 28 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English, Mathematics and Science
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What students say
Based on about 161 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 250 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Sales occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 86%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 82%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 18%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Health, Enquiry And Evaluation In Adult Nursing
- Becoming an Accountable Professional
- Science & Skills for Practice
- Effective Communication in Health & Social Care
- Developing into an Accountable Professional
- Developing Governance in Practice
- Assessing Need & Planning Care for Adult Nursing
- Diversity in Health
- Being an Accountable Professional
- Translating Evidence into Practice
- Medicines Management
- Leading, Managing and Evaluating Complex Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Adult Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Adult Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.