BSc Nursing (Adult)
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Adult), a nursing (adult) degree focused on preparing students for professional registration and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum integrates practical placements across various healthcare environments with simulated practice opportunities throughout the academic years. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Applied physical health and pharmacology, Fundamental Health Assessment for adults, and Introduction to Professional Practice. The second year addresses more specialized health contexts via modules like Epidemiology, global and public health, Health Assessment and Acute Deterioration in Adults, Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice, and Palliative and End of Life Care. The final year focuses on advanced practice and leadership through modules including Complex Care and Multimorbidity, Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, and Student Led Project. Students can also choose from optional modules such as Primary Care and Community Nursing and Urgent, Unscheduled and Critical Care.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: Pass with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 80%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 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
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied physical health and pharmacology
- Fundamental Health Assessment for adults
- Fundamentals of health and care across the life course
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Part 1 Placement 1
- Part 1 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 1 for Adult Nursing Year 1
- Epidemiology, global and public health
- Health Assessment and Acute Deterioration in Adults
- Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Part 2 Placement 1
- Part 2 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 2 for Adult Nursing
- Research Methods for Nursing
- Complex Care and Multimorbidity
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Part 3 Placement 1
- Part 3 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 3 for Adult Nursing
- Student Led Project
- Primary Care and Community Nursing
- Urgent, Unscheduled and Critical Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. 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 University of Southampton do next?
90% 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 Southampton?
87% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.