BMedSci Nursing (Adult)
About this course
BMedSci in Nursing (Adult), an undergraduate nursing degree focusing on adult healthcare practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake supervised placement blocks in each year to build practical experience in clinical environments. The first year introduces foundational professional values and human anatomy through modules such as Health and Nursing 1, Health and Nursing 2, Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing, and Professional Practice 1 for Nursing. The second year expands into specialized care and pharmacology through modules including Caring for People with Long Term and Complex Care Needs, Caring for People with Acute and Short Term Needs, Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nursing, and Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing. The final year prepares students for autonomous practice through modules like Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 1, Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 2, Developing Nursing Practice, and Professional Practice 3 for Nursing, culminating in a practice-based project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: BBB IB: 32
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 29%: 232 offers from 811 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 28%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Health and Nursing 1
- Health and Nursing 2
- Academic Skills and Digital Capability for Nursing in Healthcare
- Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
- Professional Practice 1 for Nursing
- Caring for People with Long Term and Complex Care Needs
- Caring for People with Acute and Short Term Needs
- Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nursing
- Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing
- Professional Practice 2 for Nursing
- Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 1
- Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 2
- Developing Nursing Practice
- Professional Practice 3 for Nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield?
29% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 232 offers from 811 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Does BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BMedSci Nursing (Adult) at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.