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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)
Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended)
University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) course at University of Portsmouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
32 points at A level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Course summary
What this course is about
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) course.
This is a new course and we are still finalising the details. For more information and to apply please contact the University of Portsmouth.
Overview
Whether you’re just starting your career in healthcare, or want to make an ambitious career move, doing a degree apprenticeship is the perfect way to take your first step to becoming registered.
On this BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll spend half your time studying for your degree at the University, and the other half working with your employer in clinical practice. The Government, or your employer, pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything.
You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to become a con?dent, professional Adult Nurse, able to deliver and lead adult care within evolving health and social care environments. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to register as an Adult Nurse in the UK.
Source: University of Portsmouth
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Science and Health
Location
Main Site | Portsmouth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Part-time block-release
Subjects
• Nursing
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
Unknown
University of Portsmouth student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Good facilities, could be open more and advertise their role better
1st year student
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The uni life is really good, good environment and lots to do
1st year student
1 year ago
It has significantly impacted me as I have find myself running out of money often
1st year student
1 year ago
The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
1st year student
1 year ago
Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
1st year student
1 year ago
The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth
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 University of Portsmouth students who took the Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
97%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
85%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
87%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
91%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
82%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
88%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
82%
med
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) at University of Portsmouth. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Portsmouth graduates who took Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
86%
Say it fits with future plans
92%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Nursing (Adult) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
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) (Degree Apprenticeship) (Extended).
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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