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Bachelor of Adult

Oxford Brookes University

  • Swindon, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A three-year BSc leading to registration as an adult nurse, With placements in varied healthcare settings.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Nursing in Adult to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year 1 teaches nursing foundations across the lifespan
  • Biosciences. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Registered adult nurse in the NHS and private
  • Voluntary and independent sector: cancer care units
  • Emergency departments
  • Surgical and medical wards
  • Nursing homes
  • Hospices
  • Community settings

Curriculum

  • Year 1 teaches nursing foundations across the lifespan
  • Biosciences
  • Health influences and nursing theory. Year 2 explores the chosen field of practice
  • Therapeutic relationships
  • Communication and planning
  • Delivering and evaluating care. Year 3 focuses on registration as an adult nurse
  • Caring for people with multiple conditions and leading and coordinating care.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard offer: UCAS Tariff 112 points (A level BBC)
  • Contextual offer 88 points. European and international qualifications or a recognised foundation course are also considered
  • Varies by course (e.g. Computer Science standard offer UCAS Tariff 112 points = A-level BBC
  • IB 27
  • BTEC DMM
  • Contextual offer 88 points)
  • GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C normally required.

Accepted academic background

A-levels, International Baccalaureate, A recognised foundation programme, Or equivalent qualification from the applicant's own country (see country list on the academic entry requirements page), Otherwise an Oxford Brookes foundation course.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online or through UCAS (institution code OXFD O66). Approved agents can help. Choose the correct sandwich (placement or year abroad) option on the form. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£27,789 GBP

Program details

CampusSwindon
Faculty or schoolOxford, School of Nursing and Midwifery
DepartmentNursing in Adult
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.