Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)

Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Adult) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK and 6th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023), and change patients lives.

On your three-year BSc Nursing (Adult) degree you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide evidence-led and compassionate nursing care to adults through an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practicioners.

You will join a supportive community of nursing students a...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Application Details

Course Code

B745

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:12,P:9

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 24 must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit Must be Science Based

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Pass, with overall score of 28, with 14 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

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

DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4

Preferably a science or social science. Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

DM from BTEC Diploma and grade B in A-level subject

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

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

DM

DM from BTEC National Diploma and grade B in A-level subject

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M3

Preferably including a science or social science subject.

Extended Project

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

D from BTEC Subsidary Diploma and grades BC from two A-level subjects

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

D

D from National Extended Certificate and grades BC in two A-level subjects

A level

B,B,C

BBC, preferably including science or social science subject. A pass in the science practical is required where applicable.

T Level

M

Health or Healthcare Science – An overall Merit with grade B in the core element

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

BB from two A levels and C from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £23,400

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