Brunel University
Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)
Brunel University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 85 graduates of Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
85 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Adult Nursing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29000 £26500 £29500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £32000 £21000 - £30000 £21500 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Adult Nursing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25031 £25438 £27931
25-75 percentile range £24016 - £25131 £19412 - £29648 £20644 - £33341

Course Description

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career that you feel passionate about? Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. As a qualified nurse you’ll be entering a highly respected profession with excellent employment prospects.

At Brunel, you’ll learn through an equal balance of theory and practice, gaining your professional experience in a variety of healthcare settings where you’ll work closely with other healthcare professionals, service users and their families.

On this programme, you’ll learn to care for adults with acute / long-term illnesses and you’ll prepare to play a vital role in health promotion and disease prevention. Brunel is a renowned research-intensive university with an established and excellent reputation in health sciences, so you’ll be learning from the best in the field. Through your programme in adult nursing, you’ll learn to understand the health needs of patients aged 18 and over within public health, community development and global agendas. You’ll be supported in developing the personal skills necessary for the nursing profession.

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

The NHS Values are shaped by patients, public and staff have helped develop this expression of values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. Individual organisations will develop and build upon these values, tailoring them to their local needs. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. Find out more: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/working-nhs/nhs-constitution

This programme will commence in September 2021. For more information, please click the 'Enquire now' button. We will then keep you up to date and let you know when you can apply. The programme will be open to Home applicants only for 2021 entry.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) at Brunel University

75% Therapy professionals
15% Nursing Professionals
5% Other Health Professionals
0% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
0% Teaching Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Adult Nursing

Qualification requirements

Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. Access subjects accepted: Health Science Health Professions Health and Social Care Health Studies Medicine Medical Science Nursing Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Science Science in Health Professions

in Health & Social Care

in Health & Social Care

English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 7 with no less than 6.5 in Writing, 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Speaking and 7.0 in Listening.
Institution's Own Test with no less than 65% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT) 100 with a minimum of 20 in all subsections
PTE Academic 64 with a minimum of 58 in all sub scores

As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Brunel University

Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.

Student composition of Brunel University

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
11470
postgraduates:
3685
Total:
15155
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Where is this programme taught

Brunel University Campus
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Main Site - Kingston Lane
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