Course modalities offered

City University London
Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
City University London

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree prepares students for a fulfilling and rewarding career at the forefront of of modern healthcare, caring for adults of all ages who have suffered accidents and been injured, acquired infections and developed diseases or have a range of healthcare needs. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

City students benefit from clinical placements at London’s leading healthcare Trusts. Placements will occur in settings including hospital wards, specialist units, community and rapid response teams, acute and emergency departments, GP practices and within patients’ homes. This range of placements helps students develop the skills and confidence to deal with the many different environments Adult Nurses work in.

This course is taught through a combination of classroom theory, simulated practice and clinical placements. Simulated practice takes place at our state of the art Clinical Skills Centre, a facility designed especially for students to practice their skills in a safe environment.

Career prospects are excellent for City BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing graduates, with many securing employment within leading Healthcare trusts; Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.

This degree prepares you for a fulfilling and rewarding career at the forefront of modern healthcare. City is ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Nursing (Complete University Guide 2020).

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 63 graduates of Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) at City University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.

Overall student satisfaction
63 /100
63 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) at City University London

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) 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 £28000 £27500 £32000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £29000 £19500 - £33000 £23500 - £38000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Adult Nursing courses of City University London


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
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Adult Nursing courses of UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Adult Nursing, 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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Adult Nursing courses of City University London

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

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

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

95% Nursing Professionals
0% Caring personal services
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Students are assessed using a variety of methods, depending on module choices: - Practice Assessment Document (PAD): used to demonstrate achievement of practice competencies and also to record the number of hours of practice experience - Written assignments, including essays: these may take the form of care studies. - Written examinations. - Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCEs): practical skills assessments. - Dissertation: this final project enables students to choose a relevant topic of interest and demonstrate an in depth knowledge of this.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Qualification requirements

Typically BBC or a combination of 'A' levels and other relevant qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health, Science, or Social Care with full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 24 credits at Distinction. Applicants must also hold GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (4) or above at the point of entry onto the programme.

Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Sciences, or science related subjects only

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Adult Nursing, BSc (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £26530 year 1
International £26530 year 1

Additional fee information

For 2022 fees information, please visit:
https://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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 City University London in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of City University London in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #20 
    • #27 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #76 
    Nursing
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

See all university rankings of City University London

What students say about studying Adult Nursing in the UK?

  • Clare, Adult Nursing student
  • Adult Nursing student Heather's journey to Herts
  • The Placement Experience - Adult Nursing
  • Adult Nursing - documentary short
  • Nursing students share their placement experiences
  • Nursing: Course Content - Adult Nursing

About City University London

Founded in 1894, City University London (a.k.a. City) is located in Central London. Due to its location, City attracts students from around the world, and as a result offers a diverse campus culture. The facilities on-site have been developed with each student’s future work environment in mind. So Law students have access to simulation courts of law, and future Nurses can expect to make use of mock medical wards. Academics aside, being located in Central London means learners can get around quickly thanks to the numerous public transport options in the area.

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Where is this programme taught

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