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

Adult Nursing

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Adult Nursing course at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University says about its Adult Nursing course.

Develop the specialist skills required to become a confident, professional nursing practitioner helping people over the age of 18. We’re proud of our excellent reputation in nursing education. Our range of established adult nursing courses that will give you the education and training you need to succeed. Hone your skills in our state-of-the-art laboratory environments, set up to simulate hospital ward and critical care environments. Gain real-life experience in a clinical placement with an esteemed NHS Trust partners in Greater London during your degree.

Plus, our hybrid learning approach means that you’ll graduate with all the specialist knowledge to prepare you for caring for adults within the ever-evolving environment of the 21st-century healthcare system. Enter the world of work equipped to be a leader in the profession, having studied with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s ‘Future Nurse’ standards in mind.

Our curriculum is delivered through a hybrid learning approach across our three campus sites. It encompasses a range of modules which will prepare you to care for adults within an ever-changing health and social care environment.

Source: London South Bank University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Adult Nursing at London South Bank University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Adult Nursing and Midwifery Studies

Location

Croydon Campus | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Adult nursing

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
International£17,600 per year

The modules you will study

Year 1 • Biosciences for nurses • Assessing needs and planning care in Adult Nursing • Professional skills for adult nursing • Communication for nursing • Introducing evidence based practice in adult nursing • Practice Placements Year 1 Year 2 • Providing care in Adult Nursing • Appraising evidence-based practice in adult nursing • Applied physiology for Adult Nursing • Promoting health and preventing ill health • Safe and effective practice • Mother and new-born • Practice Placements Year 2 Year 3 • Implementing evidence-based practice in adult nursing • Enhancing and evaluating care in Adult Nursing • Pharmacology and prescribing ready for Adult Nursing • Complex and critical care of adults • Transition to leadership • Practice Experience Year 3

London South Bank University student reviews

(3.4)
Based on 72 reviews from London South Bank University's students and alumni
5 star
23%
4 star
34%
3 star
14%
2 star
16%
1 star
12%
All reviews

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3rd year student

2 years ago

Were not many decent societies and hardly anyone turned up to them. Several plans were cancelled due to high costs of trips and also covid issues

(2)
Student Union

3rd year student

2 years ago

Could have been better if I went to a different university

(1)
University life

3rd year student

2 years ago

Hardly any assistance and several economic issues making essential shopping even difficult

(1)
Finance

3rd year student

2 years ago

Staff email response were quick

(4)
Support

3rd year student

2 years ago

Library was very dated and often full.

(1)
Facilities

3rd year student

2 years ago

Quality of teaching was good but lacked efficiency as there were several network issues. Timetable was so far apart like having a seminar very early in the morning and a 7 hour gap until the next lecture, there were very limited things to do around campus and it wouldn’t be practical to go home eith...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at London South Bank University

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 London South Bank University students who took the Adult Nursing 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?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

88%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

high

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

86%

med

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

89%

med

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

94%

high

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

89%

high

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

89%

high

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

89%

high

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

86%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

92%

med

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

82%

med

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

72%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

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

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

68%

med

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

86%

med

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

94%

med

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

88%

med

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

65%

med

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

78%

low

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

75%

med

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

73%

med

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

79%

low

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

88%

high

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

84%

high

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

86%

med

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

92%

high

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

75%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

78%

med

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

83%

high

Student information

See who's studying at London South Bank University. These students are taking Adult Nursing or another course from the same subject area.

Adult nursing
Mode of study
Full-time87%Part-time13%
Gender ratio
Female91%Male9%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above66%
Number of students1,145
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyE
SociologyB
PsychologyC
ChemistryA
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about London South Bank University graduates who took Adult Nursing - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

88%

Say it fits with future plans

92%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

87%

Nursing Professionals

3%

Caring personal services

1%

Business and public service associate professionals

1%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from London South Bank University graduates who took Adult Nursing - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£36.5k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£39.8k

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 Adult Nursing.

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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