Adult Nursing BN (Hons) (Full-Time)

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Course Summary

Make a difference to people's lives as you study for a professional nursing career on our pre-registration Adult Nursing degree. 

The course will prepare you to become a registered adult nurse and you will learn how to assess, plan and evaluate the needs of the patient with complex acute and long-term illness, promote health and wellbeing, and communicate effectively with professional colleagues and service users. You will learn to become an adaptable, flexible practitioner who will be able to lead care, supervise others and work in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. 

Our Adult Nursing degree is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of patients and their families, and Adult Nursing practice at its centre. The Programme Team are committed to supporting you to realise your potential to become a compassionate, competent and autonomous Adult Nurse, able to meet current and future healthcare demands. 

We also work in partnership with a wide range of Trusts which enables us to provide placements covering a large geographical area that includes Wirral, Warrington, Cheshire, Crewe and Shropshire. 

The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing. Further details can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund page on our website. 

Why You'll Love It

Practical teaching in state-of-the-art skills facilities

The integration of theory and practice in our purpose-built skills suites will allow you to practise and develop skills in a safe environment in preparation for clinical placements, ensuring you gain real, hands-on experience.

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Delivered by experienced registered nurses

The course is delivered by experienced registered nurses who have expertise in both teaching and research and a variety of clinical specialities, including all four fields of nursing, including district nursing, health visiting, medical, surgery and critical and intensive care. We work closely with local acute and community providers to ensure that the course remains contemporary.

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Excellent links with practice learning providers

The University of Chester has excellent links with practice learning providers, such as local NHS Trusts, the independent sector and primary care. This ensures that you will gain a wide variety of learning experiences in a range of practice learning environments and clinical and healthcare settings. Furthermore, this relationship ensures that you will be fully supported by mentors, academic links

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What You'll Study

The Professional Studies Foundation Year route is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful at university and whilst on a professional and vocational course.

You will study a range of topics relating to your profession and the environment in which you will eventually work.  Areas of focus include person-centred care, mental health, children’s development, communication in a professional setting, social inequality, and how to apply psychology in the real world. 

Teaching and learning is tailored and designed with specific modules that relate to the profession you are preparing to join. You will also be introduced to the professional codes and standards that you must uphold such as, the Nursing and Midwifery Code, Social Work England, College of Policing, and national Safeguarding guidance.

  • Term 1: Exploring Professional Practice
  • Term 2: The Human Body, Health and Disease
  • Term 3: Psychology, Wellbeing and Society

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

You will apply theory to practice in Adult Nursing while developing key skills. You will also learn about anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

MODULES

  • Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Integrated Pharmacology (20 Credits) Core
  • Introduction to Person Centred Care (20 Credits) Core
  • Person Centred Care (20 Credits) Core
  • 21st Century Nurse  (20 Credits) Core
  • Practice Learning 1 (40 Credits) Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

Modules

This module is designed to develop an understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology, show how these are linked to the biological basis of pharmacology, and subsequently applied in practice. 

This module aims to introduce the concept of holistic person-centred care of service users across the lifespan with an understanding of human development. Understanding the importance of effective communication with service user, family, MDT across healthcare settings. 

This module aims to introduce evidence-based practice, and the impact on the provision of high-quality care. The module will explore the impact of socio-economic and environmental factors on health and well-being across the lifespan. 

This module is designed to prepare a student to become an effective nurse for the 21st century integrating learning-to-learn and reflection leading to persona and professional development.  

This module provides students with practice learning opportunities which provides a range of experiences across fields. The module will introduce cross field and field specific skills for nursing. The learner will develop an understanding of, and be able to demonstrate, the skills required for practice. 

Aims to equip you with the skills to demonstrate competence in coordinating and leading care. You will again study anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

MODULES

  • Interprofessional Research & Innovation  (20 Credits) Core
  • Year abroad study exchange (120 Credits) Optional
  • Practice Learning 2a Adult Nurse (20 Credits) Core
  • Practice Learning 2b Adult Nurse (20 Credits) Core
  • Field Nursing 1 Adult (20 Credits) Core
  • Field Nursing 2 Adult (20 Credits) Core
  • Applied Sciences in Adult Field (20 Credits) Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

Modules

This module develops an understanding of Interprofessional practice, evidence-based service improvement and innovation.  

This module provides students with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields. The module will build on cross field and field specific skills for nursing. Students will actively participate in and work towards increasing confidence and competence is able to provide care. 

This module provides students with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields. The module will continue to build on cross field and field specific skills for nursing. Students will actively participate in and work towards increasing confidence and competence providing care with minimal guidance. 

This module aims to explore health promotion and prevention of ill health of service users. The aim is to demonstrate understanding of enhanced communication to empower and enable service users, and work effectively across the multi-disciplinary team and a range of settings. 

This module will focus on field specific nursing conditions with increasing complexity and service users with co-morbidities. The module will explore identification and management of risk and factors which influence this. 

This module will support students to apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, principles of pharmacology and how these are applied in field specific nursing practice. 

     

Year 3 focuses on advancing your leadership and clinical skills in Adult Nursing, and consolidating your understanding in other nursing fields.

MODULES

  • Prescribing Ready (20 Credits) Core
  • Advancing Leadership and Supervision (20 Credits) Core
  • Extended Project (40 Credits) Core
  • Practice Learning 3 Adult Nurse (40 Credits) Core
  • Numeracy Competency for Registration Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

Modules

This module critically explores the complexities of human anatomy and physiology and pharmacology in preparation for registration and prescribing ready. 

This module is designed to support transition to registration, through developing students’ leadership and teaching potential in preparation for twenty first century nursing.   

This module is designed to support transition to registration, through developing students’ appreciation of the steps involved in developing a proposal for service improvement in order to enhance the delivery of care for the 21st century. 

This module will provide students with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields. The module will build on cross field and field specific skills for nursing. Students will actively participate in and work towards increasing confidence and competence is able to provide care with minimal guidance.

This module aims to consolidate previous learning in the Nursing programme related to numeracy and enable students to achieve the required level of numeracy competency for entry on to the nursing register as required by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2018) Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes. Part 3 of Realising professionalism: Standards for education and training section 4.6. 

How You'll Learn

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This course utilises a variety of teaching methods

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This course utilises a variety of assessment methods

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This course is designed around in-person study supported by directed and independent learning

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This course provides a wide range of clinical practice experience during each year

You will develop your knowledge and skills of nursing care through lectures, seminars, tutorials, e-learning, practice-based workshops, practice clinical skills within our state-of-the-art simulation suites along with self and guided independent study. 

You will be assessed through a variety of methods including written essays, a written exam, oral assessment such as presentations and practical assessment within clinical practice placements.

If studied, the Foundation Year, as with the following years of study, will be taught in three 10-week blocks across an academic year. Each block will comprise 40 credits of learning that include a breadth of topics and practice skills. You will have on average 12-14 hours of contact time per week during the Foundation Year. There may be variations to this where subject practical or specialist space teaching is included.

This course comprises 50% teaching within university and 50% within clinical practice placements. You will be allocated a range of practice placements to facilitate a wide experience of healthcare across both hospital and community care settings.

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Entry Requirements

112UCAS points

UCAS 

112 UCAS points 

GCE A Level 

Typical offer - BCC/BBC 

BTEC 

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D*

T Level 

T Level Health - Merit

Irish / Scottish Highers 

Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4

Scottish Highers: BBBB

International Baccalaureate 

26 points 

Access requirements 

 Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or Distinction 

OCR 

OCR Extended Diploma: DMM

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements 

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. FETAC Level 5 (Major Award) with all eight subjects at Merit. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years.

Safeguarding / Suitability 

All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this. Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages.

112UCAS points

UCAS  

112 UCAS points  

GCE A Level  

Typical offer - BCC/BBC  

BTEC  

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM; BTEC Diploma: D*D* 

T Level  

T Level Health - Merit 

Irish / Scottish Highers  

Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 

Scottish Highers: BBBB 

International Baccalaureate  

26 points  

Access requirements  

 Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or Distinction  

OCR  

OCR Extended Diploma: DMM 

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements  

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. FETAC Level 5 (Major Award) with all eight subjects at Merit. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years. 

Safeguarding / Suitability  

All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this. Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages. 

If you have an international qualification, please visit the relevant Country Page for more information: 

English Language Requirements 

Please note, that applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can meet the following English language criteria for this programme: 

  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in all other bands) 
  • OET B- in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and C in writing 
  • Degree completed in the UK with a 2:2 

72UCAS points

UCAS 

72 UCAS points 

GCE A Level 

72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include D in one subject

BTEC 

BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP

BTEC Diploma: DM

Irish / Scottish Highers

Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4

 Scottish Highers: CCDD

International Baccalaureate 

24 points 

Access requirements 

Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall

OCR

OCR Extended Diploma: MMP

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements 

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years.

Safeguarding / Suitability

 

All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice.

A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this.

Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages.

Fees and Funding

£9,535per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for Home students entering University in 2025/26 are £9,535 a year, or £1,590 per 20-credit module for part-time study.

You can find more information about undergraduate fees on our Fees and Finance pages.

Students from the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for tuition fee purposes.

Students from countries in the European Economic Area and the EU will pay International Tuition Fees.

Students who have been granted Settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans.

Students who have been granted Pre-settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans.

£14,450*per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

The tuition fees for international students studying Undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 are £14,450 per year for a full-time course. This fee is set for each year of study.

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when your application is reviewed, and any award given will be stated on your offer letter.

For courses with a Foundation Year, the tuition fees for Year 1 are £10,750 and £14,200 for Years 2-4 in 2025/26.

For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes. 

Please note! International students are not eligible for government funding to support travel costs for work placements, so these extra costs should be factored into financial plans.

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees. 

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

You can claim excess travel expenses via NHS TDAE when travelling to placement. Please note! International students are not eligible for government funding to support travel costs for work placements, so these extra costs should be factored into financial plans.

The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships. 

Full details, as well as terms and conditions for all bursaries and scholarships can be found on the Fees and Finance section of our website.

The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing, midwifery, social work, and nutrition and dietetics. Further details can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund page on our website.

Who You'll Learn From

Sean Baker

Senior Lecturer
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Andrea Jones

Senior Lecturer
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Sonia Boulton

Senior Lecturer
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Debbie James

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Yvette Heatley

Senior Lecturer
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Michael Doughty

Senior Lecturer
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Dr Adam Keen

Senior Lecturer
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Mariam Olatunji

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Helen Miller

Senior Lecturer
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Tom Rippon

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Valerie Ebrahimi

Senior Lecturer
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Christinah Makondo

Senior Lecturer
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Where You'll Study Choose your location

Wheeler, Chester

With opportunities to gain hands-on experience across all our specialist courses, Wheeler is all about putting theory into practice.

University Centre Warrington

University Centre Warrington is based at the heart of Warrington town centre and specialises in delivering professional practice-based courses.

Remond House, Warrington

University Centre Birkenhead

Facilities include a fully-equipped skills laboratory resembling a high-tech hospital ward, virtual reality equipment and technology for practicing clinical skills, numerous classrooms and meeting spaces for group work, as well as a dedicated Health and Social Care library.

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

Successful graduates are registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse.  

Once registered, graduates have an opportunity to work in both the private and public sector including hospital or community-based roles along with research and teaching.  

In addition to working within the UK, registered graduates can explore working abroad.

Careers Service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

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