BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
If you are a caring and compassionate individual, our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree will help you become a highly skilled and much sought-after graduate nurse, specialising in caring for adults across a variety of settings.
This is a dynamic and interactive professional course that places the needs of patients at its centre. Throughout the course, our team of supportive and accessible lecturers will help you to realise your potential to become a caring, effective and autonomous nurse who is able to deliver and lead adult care within an ever-changing health and social care environment.
The course enables you to develop and display the values required in modern healthcare: working together for patients; respect and dignity; commitment to quality of care; compassion, and improving lives. It also addresses contemporary challenges such as the ageing population, increasingly prevalent long-term health conditions and public health.
Campus Information
King Alfred Quarter
Student life is centred on our King Alfred Quarter, within walking distance of the historic cathedral city of Winchester. In recent years, the King Alfred Quarter has been added to and renovated to enhance its facilities with the latest industry-standard equipment, digital networks and AV technology. The award-winning King Alfred Centre is a bright and spacious social hub. It houses the Student Union, bookshop, Learning Cafe, Food Hall, Terrace Bar, Gourmet Burger Company, Student Union Shop and The Vault – the main venue for student social activities. The St Alphege building offers state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities, including 10 lecture rooms and a mezzanine floor with open-access PCs.
West Downs Quarter
The West Downs Quarter is a short walk from the centre of the King Alfred Quarter. It is the home of the West Downs Student Village and the University of Winchester Business School. The University of Winchester Business School its own cafe (Cafe Life) and number social learning spaces with the latest IT equipment for you to use for individual and group work sessions. Other key features of the West Downs Quarter include the West Downs Gallery, which is open to the public and runs an art exhibition programme throughout the year featuring established and emerging artists from the world of visual arts. It is also home to the Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre, which is dedicated to research, enterprise and consultancy. It provides excellent resources for postgraduate students, particularly research students as it is the centre of research administration and support services.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a registered nurse there are opportunities to work in the UK and many countries across the world in a range of care environments. This includes statutory health care providers (such as the NHS), the private voluntary and independent sector, criminal justice system and armed forces. Further education, training and experience can lead to advanced nurse practitioner roles, healthcare management, nursing research and roles within nurse education.
94% of our 2016/17 graduates (first degree and other undergraduate courses) were in employment and/or further study six months after completing their course (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey).
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements
- Students who have studied a foundation or pathway program with a recognized school or college provider. The required grade differs from each college so please contact us to find out our requirements from your school or college.
- Students who have successfully completed an academic year at another UK University may be eligible for advanced entry on certain programs
- A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (please see the course listing for a specific grade and subject requirements)
- Additional qualifications will also be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for more information
India
- Successful completion of a suitable one year UK Foundation course (normally minimum 60%)
- International Baccalaureate(minimum of 24 points)
- Successful completion of year 10 Maths and English with a minimum of 75% plus completion of:
- Indian School Certificate (Year-12)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 - See required scores below
- Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education)
- Applicants who have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a recognized Indian university may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
Year 12 (HSC) grade requirements:
- The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 70% or above
- Calcutta Board and Tamil Nadu 70% or above
- West Bengal 60% or above
- Maharashtra 75% or above
Relevant Experience
We will look for evidence within your application of a commitment to the nursing profession and that your personal values align with the NHS Constitution and the University. Also desirable, is prior care experience in a paid or voluntary capacity to demonstrate an informed decision to embark on a career in nursing.
Nursing Interview
Successfully shortlisted applicants to this course are normally expected to attend an interview at the University. Applicants from outside the UK can be interviewed via Skype if preferred. The current interview process is as follows:
- Group activity / discussion
- Situation judgment activity
- Short one to one interview
Applicants are expected to show some knowledge of the NHS Constitution, the 6 C’s, and The Code (NMC 2018), and invite to interview will direct prospective students to read these.
Interviews will be scheduled to last 3-4 hours and applicants are asked to ensure they allow enough time for this.
Additional Requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
- Occupational health clearance
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41400 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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