Nursing (Adult)
Ulster University
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 63%, to include one Level 3 science module; a 20-credit level 2 Maths module passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Maths as part of the pre-2021 Access diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE profile to include Grade C or 4 (or above) in English, Maths, and Science. Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills/Application of Number is acceptable as an alternative to GCSE Maths Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills/Communication is acceptable as an alternative to GCSE English
HNC (BTEC)
Pass HNC with overall Distinction to include 75 Distinctions in level 4 credits/units
HND (BTEC)
Pass HND with overall Merit to include 45 Distinctions in level 5 credits/units
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 12 points at higher level
112 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (4 of which must be at higher level) to include English, Maths and science at H6 if studied at higher level or O4 if studied at ordinary level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall BTEC National Extended Diploma(RQF) award profile DMM or Overall BTEC Extended Diploma(QCF) award profile DDD.
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About this course
This three-year course is designed to produce nursing graduates who will have the skills to respond to the changing needs of adults who require nursing care within a variety of rapidly changing healthcare environments.
Successful students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which will permit them to practice as a Registered Nurse (Adult) in the United Kingdom.
We have delivered nursing programmes for over 30 years and our courses provide excellence in teaching and research with innovative approaches to learning.
Career prospects for our nursing graduates are excellent, with the majority moving rapidly into posts within the NHS and independent sectors. Areas include hospital, community, acute care, rehabilitation, elderly care and specialist practice nursing.
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