Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 80 graduates of Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons) at University of Portsmouth for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH02
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Adult Nursing 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 | £27000 | £26000 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £20500 - £35500 | £24000 - £39000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25081 | £25438 | £27931 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25006 - £26600 | £19412 - £29648 | £20644 - £33341 |
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Course Description
Overview
Achieve your potential – become a qualified nurse with our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree. Our degree in Adult Nursing is developed and delivered with NHS partners allowing you to get the most extensive, practical experience possible.
By training on medical manikins before spending much of your time on placement in real healthcare settings, you’ll develop the skills and self-assurance for a successful career as a nurse.
- Practise your skills on medical manikins and simulated patients in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care, one of the country’s leading healthcare teaching environments
- Spend time on clinical placements in real hospitals and NHS Trusts, learning to confidently examine, assess and treat patients
- Study at the first institution in the country to be accredited by the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare, and on a nursing course approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and endorsed by Skills for Care
- Be eligible to register with the NMC as an adult nurse on graduation
Accredited by:
This course has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning the course meets the standards of education, training, conduct and performance required for nurses in the UK.
For pre-registration nursing, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018, Part 1: Standards Framework for nursing and midwifery education, 5.12, page 12) state that there is no compensation between theory and practice learning.
This course will prepare graduates to be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It's your responsibility to seek registration with the NMC, on completion of your course. This registration must be sought within 5 years of successful completion of your course.
This course is also accredited by the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare. The University of Portsmouth is the first institution in the country to receive this accreditation.
Careers and opportunities
Nursing is a vital role with healthcare services – nurses and midwives make up nearly half of the global health workforce.
Part 1 registration
When you finish your Adult Nursing degree, you'll be eligible to apply for registration on part 1 (Adult) of the professional Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register, which allows you to work as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
You'll also be ready to work as a nurse overseas, within a wide range of nursing roles in primary and secondary care (once you've registered with any applicable overseas nursing bodies).
What can you do with a Nursing (Adult) degree?
Graduates could go on to work as:
- nursing roles in primary or secondary care in the UK and overseas
- charity and aid work
- advanced practice nurse specialism
- nurse education and mentoring
- healthcare management in ward sister or lead nurse roles
Clinical placements
You'll spend a large amount of your time during this course on clinical placements with partner Trusts in local community and hospital and GP practice environments, supported by clinical mentors and registered healthcare professionals.
Our placement partners span a large area, including Portsmouth, Brighton, Winchester, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Basingstoke, Surrey and Sussex.
Recent students have completed placements at the following locations, among others:
- Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust
- Fareham Community Team
- East Surrey Hospital
We can also help you find further relevant work experience during your course to boost your career prospects further. We help you identify placements, internships, and voluntary roles that will complement your studies.
After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
| 92% | Sales occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 7.0. |
| PTE Academic | 68 | An overall score of 68 with a minimum of 68 in each skill. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 185. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 185. |
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| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with a minimum component score of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing. |
| PTE Academic | 68 | An overall score of 68 with a minimum of 68 in reading, listening and speaking, and 61 in writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | **Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015** An overall score of 185 with a minimum of 185 in reading, listening and speaking, and 176 in writing. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with a minimum of 185 in reading, listening and speaking, and 176 in writing. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Placement Year and Year abroad:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 |
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation
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, 2025
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)
- year 2
- year 3
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About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is located on the United Kingdom’s only island city, Portsmouth. This public university, which was previously known as Portsmouth Polytechnic, forms part of the University Alliance, an organisation whose aim is to promote growth and innovation in the UK by putting an emphasis on links with business and industry.
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Student composition of University of Portsmouth
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Portsmouth by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18085
- postgraduates:
- 5005
- Total:
- 23090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Adult Nursing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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