BSc Nursing (Adult)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult), an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Adult). Graduates are eligible to register as an Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year introduces the foundations through Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2. The second year focuses on illness and evidence through Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health, Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4. The final year covers advanced care through Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills, Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care, Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 31 overall. BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 74%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 70%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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.
Modules
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health
- Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4
- Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills
- Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care
- Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of York 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 York?
98% 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 York?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of York accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Does BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of York?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.