Nursing is much more than a job. It is a challenging and extremely rewarding vocation that makes a real difference to peoples lives, and registered nurses with the right experience, knowledge and skills for modern-day practice are in high demand. Our exciting and innovative Adult Nursing degree course will enable you to deliver and lead on safe, effective and compassionate care for adults with a range of health conditions. This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling you to apply for Registered Nurse status when you complete your degree.
Our adult nursing degree course provides the perfect environment and opportunity for you to get hands-on training and practical experience. We have outstanding facilities including a replica hospital ward on campus where you can practise and hone your clinical skills, while our network of healthcare contacts will enable you to take on invaluable industry placements in a variety of settings, from NHS trusts to community care.
Throughout our university nursing course, you will learn from our expert clinical practitioners and develop a strong understanding of human development, key body systems, pharmacology and safe management of medicine, as well as the personal and technical skills needed to deliver compassionate, high-quality and person-centred care across many different settings.
February 2025
University College Birmingham
Summer Row,
Birmingham,
B3 1JB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England
September 2025
University College Birmingham
Summer Row,
Birmingham,
B3 1JB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England
Either Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction; A-levels: Grade profile of BBC, T-levels: A T-level with an overall Merit grade, BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications, Irish Leaving Certificate: Grade profile of two subjects at H2 and three subjects at H3. The remaining tariff points can be made up of Higher or Ordinary subject grades, Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Graduate Entry: A 2:2 or above will also be considered. Plus: GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent, GCSE/IGCSE biology or human biology grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent, Irish Leaving Certificate grades of the following will be accepted as GCSE equivalencies in the subjects above: O1-O4 or A1-C3 (Ordinary Level), H1-H7 or A1-D3 (Higher Level). IELTS Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. TOEFL IBT - Overall 72, Minimums: Reading 18; Listening 17; Speaking 20; Writing 17.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.