BSc Adult Nursing with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult), an undergraduate programme in adult nursing practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The four-year course includes an integrated foundation year and field-specific practice placements in acute and community settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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Entry requirements
32 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Please note - successful completion of the foundation year is required, to progress to year 1 of the course. If your prior qualifications were awarded overseas and you intend to satisfy Level 2 English language requirements through an English Proficiency Test, you must achieve scores comparable to IELTS 7.0 in speaking, reading and listening and 6.5 in writing.
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What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 88 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 89%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 94%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 22%
- South East: 65%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 13%
- Access course: 27%
- A degree: 16%
- Other HE qualification: 44%
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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills for Nursing
- Foundations of Human Sciences Across the Lifespan
- Principles of Health and Wellbeing
- Preparing for Nursing Practice
- Understanding Evidence for Nursing Practice
- Developing Skills for Team Working
- Accountability and Professional Leadership in Nursing Practice
- The Science of Nursing Practice
- Fundamental Skills of Nursing
- Understanding Health and Illness
- Foundations of Evidence for Nursing Practice
- Part 1 Nursing Practice
- The Pathology of Physical and Mental Health for Nursing Practice
- Patient Assessment and the Nursing Process
- Health Promotion and Nursing Practice
- Translating Evidence into Nursing Practice
- Leading and Managing Nursing Care
- Part 2 Nursing Practice
- Nursing Leadership and Clinical Competence
- Holistic Care and Complexities in Nursing Practice
- The Art and Science of Person-Centred Care
- Transitioning to Being a Registrant
- Driving Innovation Through Evidence
- Part 3 Nursing Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing with Foundation at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Adult Nursing with Foundation at University of West London do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Adult Nursing with Foundation at University of West London?
90% 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 with Foundation at University of West London?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Adult Nursing with Foundation at University of West London 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 with Foundation at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.