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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Nursing (Adult)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Adult) course at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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A level

B,B,C

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B740

Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Nursing (Adult) course.

Embark on your career as you study nursing on our contemporary, innovative and research-based BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing course at Canterbury Christ Church University. Not only will you gain the vital skills needed for you to be a confident and competent professional, but you’ll also be able to register with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) upon graduation.

Your course will start with exploring the role of the nurse in contemporary healthcare and the fundamentals of compassionate person-centred nursing practice. Throughout the first year you will study with nursing students from the other fields of nursing, taking part in simulated practice learning and undertake clinical practice placements. Years two and three will focus on your chosen field and will ensure you become a professional and competent newly qualified nurse.

From day one, you'll be immersed in nursing practice and supported by academics and professionals with vast experience. Practice placements and simulation will be an integral part of your experience, and you will be supported by a range of academic staff passionate about nursing. You will be learning in state-of-the-art simulation facilities and using the latest virtual reality technology to practice nursing in a safe and supportive environment.

From working with experts by experience with mental health to working in acute care, our Adult Nursing degree will prepare you for a challenging, yet the most rewarding, career. What’s more, you'll gain essential work experience whilst studying adult nursing at university, enhancing your skills and employability upon graduation.

Professional accreditation

On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse. Our newly approved course meets the NMC 2023 standards.

Specialist facilities

As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities at Canterbury and Medway campuses. These simulation suites allow you to practise hands-on skills in a fully-equipped, realistic hospital environment.

Location

This course is runs at our Canterbury and Medway Campuses in Kent.

Canterbury

Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Medway

Our Medway Campus is located near to The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. Rochester is also close by with its beautiful cathedral and buzzing high street. The campus has a unique atmosphere, with its long-standing reputation for excellence in Health and Social Care, Education and the Early Years. Nearby is a student-friendly quarter with a multiplex cinema, a shopping centre and a fully equipped sports centre. The campus is part of Universities at Medway, which is made up of three universities: CCCU, the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, so you’ll be part of a vibrant student campus with plenty of facilities.

Source: Canterbury Christ Church University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Nursing (Adult) at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

Location

Main Site | Canterbury

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Adult nursing

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Nursing (Adult) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Adult nursing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

77%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

73%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

72%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

54%

low

How well organised is your course?

40%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

54%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

66%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

81%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

79%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

79%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

82%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

74%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

73%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

73%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Nursing (Adult) or another course from the same subject area.

Adult nursing
Mode of study
Full-time68%Part-time32%
Gender ratio
Female91%Male9%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
Number of students995
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyD
PsychologyC
ChemistryD
English LiteratureD
MathematicsD
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Nursing (Adult) - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Graduate statistics

92%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

83%

Say it fits with future plans

92%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

91%

Nursing Professionals

2%

Caring personal services

1%

Other Health Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Nursing (Adult) - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£32.5k

First year after graduation

£35k

Third year after graduation

£35.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nursing (Adult).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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