Ranked 14th in The Complete University Guide 2023, Nursing at Birmingham provides you with the opportunity to experience nursing in one of the largest health care regions in the UK.
Delivered in partnership between the university and renowned Birmingham healthcare organisations, this course will prepare you for safe and contemporary practice and employment as a registered nurse in adult nursing practice. You will learn biological, pharmacological and social sciences, nursing theories, systems, processes and an advancing range of nursing skills that enable you to lead, manag...
Ranked 14th in The Complete University Guide 2023, Nursing at Birmingham provides you with the opportunity to experience nursing in one of the largest health care regions in the UK.<br/><br/>Delivered in partnership between the university and renowned Birmingham healthcare organisations, this course will prepare you for safe and contemporary practice and employment as a registered nurse in adult nursing practice. You will learn biological, pharmacological and social sciences, nursing theories, systems, processes and an advancing range of nursing skills that enable you to lead, manage and deliver effective person centred nursing practice. Youll also study medicines management including the completion of safe drug calculation. <br/><br/>Empathy with how patients, caregivers and the public experience healthcare and knowledge of how this is evaluated and continuously improved is a key component. Emphasis is placed on developing your ability to research and study independently and with colleagues and to reflect and reason systematically in a critical and evidence based way.<br/><br/>Your first year is designed to develop your understanding of holistic healthcare and nursing practice with people across the lifespan and from the perspective of all fields of practice. You will therefore share learning with students from all fields of practice and undertake placements and simulated practice experience with children, adults and the elderly.<br/><br/>Learning and teaching is designed to support your personal and professional development through interactive, formative and personalised approaches and through the supportive use of digital technology.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B703
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including 30 at distinction, 15 at merit (to include study of Physiology or Biology) and 15 credits at level 2. You must meet the GCSE entry requirements in full for the programme (as above). However, if it is more than 5 years since you took your GCSE’s and you also have 2 years full time paid work experience in health and social care, you are only required to have GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or above. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 32 points with 3 subjects at higher level graded 5, 5, 5. You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements for the course. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted. Grades required - DDD BTEC Diploma considered on a case by case basis when combined with an A level BTEC Subsidiary Diploma considered on a case by case basis when combined with an A level You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements for the programme. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalAccepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. A levelB,B,B Typical offer: BBB - You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements for the programme. General Studies: Not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of your offer All applicants must meet in full both the GCSE and Level 3/higher qualification entry requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing programme. The only exception to meeting the GCSE requirements in full applies to some Access applicants, please see the relevant section below for more details. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |