BN Nursing (Adult)
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 221 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 33%
- Nursing Professionals: 30%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 89%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 84%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 23%
- South East: 44%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Access course: 14%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Does BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BN Nursing (Adult) at University of Portsmouth?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.