Nursing BN (Hons)

Course Overview - Nursing BN (Hons)

The overall aim of this programme is to equip you with all the knowledge, skills and attributes you will need to meet the challenges of being a nurse in the changing context of healthcare and to succeed in the modern National Health Service. This degree provides students with lifelong learning and working opportunities as well as a strong focus on nursing leadership. You will gain valuable theoretical knowledge alongside practical experience. The cohorts are small and this helps to ensure that our students receive the support they require to help them to get the best out of the prog...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
The Foundation Building
Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX

Application Details

Course Code

B700

Institution Code

L41

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C,C,C

Accepted in addition to five National 5s graded upper A-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. A minimum of 5 Bs from any combination of Advanced Higher and Higher subjects; preferably one subject to be a Biological Science. Duplicate subjects are not accepted. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students. Duplicate subjects are not accepted. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.

Access to HE Diploma

D:27,M:18

We consider Access Courses to be suitable for adult learners. It is required that all applicants attain 45 credits at Level 3 in Science or Health-Science related subjects. 27 credits must be at Distinction grade, the remaining 18 credits graded at merit or above. Plus 5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced English Language, Mathematics and Science will be required at grade 5. (Equivalents are not considered). i.e. it is a requirement that GCSE awards should not be Applied against the Diploma. The remaining 15 level 3 credits can be gained from ungraded credits in academic subjects. Either another science subject or from the subjects stipulated above. 5 GCSE subjects graded A* - C and must include English Language, Mathematics and Science Please note: we consider Access courses to be suitable for adult learners who have generally been out of education for at least 3 years and have had no access to higher education. This is not considered an appropriate route for students who have failed to achieve the necessary A2 Level grades. For full details please visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/study/undergraduate/healthsciences

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Accepted in addition to 5 GCSE subjects, graded A* - C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 28 points no score less than 4 (HL 5 in required subjects) Biology must be offered at a minimum of Grade 6 or above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

BTEC nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades A* - C, which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Where numerical grading has been introduced, English Language, Maths and a Science will be required at Grade 5 or above. Please note that Science dual award is acceptable but Core Science and Applied GCSEs will not be considered. BTEC Nationals are accepted in addition to 5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced English Language, Mathematics and Science will be required at grade 5. BTEC National Extended Certificate: We will accept one National Extended Certificate at a minimum of Merit. This must be accompanied by two A2 Levels at grade B. One A2 subject should preferably include a Biological Science. In total, between the two qualifications, three separate subjects must be taken. BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science graded at DM will be accepted. This must be accompanied by one A level at grade B. In total between the two qualifications, two separate subjects must be taken. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted at a minimum of DDM. Highe

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

6 Higher Level subjects to be gained at a single sitting. 4 subjects at H3 grade, plus 2 subjects at H4; to include English Language, Mathematics and Biology. Higher grades may be required from resit students. QQI/FETAC L5 is not accepted.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C. These must include English Language, Mathematics, and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced, English Language, Mathematics and Science will be required at grade 5. Science Dual Award is acceptable. Core and Applied Sc

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,C

6 subjects to include Science, Mathematics and English Language at Credit level Grade 2 or Intermediate 2. (These will not accrue tariff points). Accepted in addition to five National 5s graded upper A-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. A minimum of 5 Bs from any combination of Advanced Higher and Higher subjects; preferably one subject to be a Biological Science. Duplicate subjects are not accepted. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

Grade B alongside two A2 Levels at grade B and C. One A2 should preferably be a Biological Science.

A level

B,B,C

GCE A2 Levels at Grades BBC from three A2 levels (or two A2 levels and two AS levels), preferably one subject to be a Biological Science at A2. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

T Level

M

T level in Health with Merit overall, preferably offering the occupational specialism Supporting the Adult Nursing Team.

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