BN Adult Nursing
About this course
BN (Hons) Adult Nursing, a Nursing (Adult) degree focused on professional healthcare practice and clinical placement experience. Studies are divided equally between theoretical learning and clinical practice placements provided through the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. During the first year, students study Fundamentals of Practice, Managing Vulnerability in Society, and Foundations of Health and Wellbeing to build core nursing knowledge. The second year progresses through modules including Developing the evidence-based practitioner, Meeting the needs of patients & families in acute and chronic illness, and Promoting Healthy Behaviours. The final year covers advanced topics such as Innovations in Practice, Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Care, and Leading & Managing Nursing Care to prepare graduates for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Entry requirements
UK Nationals/Irish Nationals/those granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Ireland will be considered for this course and bursary under the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme Terms and Conditions International or overseas applicants (without settlement status) should refer to https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/nursing-and-midwifery/careers-and-opportunities/international-pre-registration-nursing/ You must have at least five GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English, Maths (or equivalent) and evidence of IT skills. The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent. Alternatively, you must have one of the following: NVQ 3 (with evidence of English, Maths and ICT as above) Completion of either the ‘Access to Health’ or ‘Access to Nursing’ (from an accepted Further Education College approved by either Agored Cymru or OCN North West England (QAA approved) achieved at the following level: 112 UCAS tariff points. In addition: Evidence of study within the past five years (contact us if you’re unsure as one of our short courses may be appropriate) . Interviews are carried out on Teams with academic staff, service users and/or staff from NHS. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is valuable. DBS is required if successful at the interview. Occupational health screening is required if successful at the interview. Conditional offers can be made for those currently studying and awaiting academic results. An IELTS examination will be requested if deemed necessary, with an overall score of 7 being required for entry onto the programme in line with university and professional body requirements. The Application process: To apply for the March intake , please use ANJN . (March intakes start from March 2023
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What students say
Based on about 82 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 62%
- Nursing Professionals: 25%
- Caring personal services: 4%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 3%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 87%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 68%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Modules
- Fundamentals of Practice
- Managing Vulnerability in Society
- Foundations of Health and Wellbeing
- Developing the evidence-based practitioner
- Meeting the needs of patients & families in acute and chronic illness
- Promoting Healthy Behaviours
- Innovations in Practice
- Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Care
- Leading & Managing Nursing Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Adult Nursing at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £31,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BN Adult Nursing at Wrexham University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Adult Nursing at Wrexham University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BN Adult Nursing at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BN Adult Nursing at Wrexham 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 BN Adult Nursing at Wrexham University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.