BSc (Honours) in Nursing - Adult - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

University of Essex | Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 22,100
(c. USD29,573.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Nurses play vital roles across diverse settings - from hospitals and private residences to medical clinics and assisted living facilities. As the most numerous professionals in healthcare and social services, they serve as the backbone of modern societal wellbeing. Our School of Health and Social Care boasts an impressive 98% employment or further education rate for graduates (Graduate Outcomes 2022), demonstrating how our BSc Nursing (Adult) program prepares students for meaningful, skilled careers.
Adult nursing involves caring for patients across the lifespan with various medical needs. This demanding profession requires exceptional communication abilities to comfort patients during challenging circumstances, along with skills to assess, strategize, deliver, and review personalized care plans. Prospective nurses must embrace responsibility for others' health while demonstrating the empathy that fosters strong therapeutic relationships.
Essex offers a modern nursing education distinct from traditional programs. Through partnerships with local healthcare providers, students gain exceptional practical experience. Our interdisciplinary approach allows for knowledge-sharing among future healthcare professionals, complemented by comprehensive academic support including specialized literacy and numeracy assistance.
We maintain a unique collaboration with our Service User Reference Group (SURG), comprising individuals with direct healthcare experiences. These patients, caregivers, and volunteers help shape our curriculum to prioritize patient-centered care. SURG members participate in admissions processes, teaching delivery, and research initiatives - providing students with invaluable perspectives on living with health challenges. This exposure not only enhances clinical expertise but also cultivates deeper empathy, compassion, and advocacy skills.

Graduates of our BSc Nursing (Adult) qualify to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as Registered Adult Nurses, enabling professional practice throughout the UK.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

GCSE: Mathematics and English Language C/4. Acceptable alternatives to our GCSE Maths and English requirements are listed further down this page. Plus one of the following: A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided, please contact Undergraduate Admissions for more information. T-levels: We can consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied and course applied for. If a T-level can be accepted, the offer for most of our undergraduate courses would be Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core. IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths or another equivalent level 2 Maths qualification. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. IB Career-related Programme: We can consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications. Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent. We also consider a range of vocational level 3 qualifications for entry. If you are taking or have achieved any qualifications that are not listed here, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office. GCSE/Level 2 requirements All applicants must have, or be working towards, acceptable level 2 mathematics and English qualifications such as GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. We can accept a number of OFQUAL regulated level 2 maths qualifications in place of GCSE Maths C/4, including Functional Skills level 2, Key Skills level 2 or numeracy units taken as part of an Access to HE Diploma. If you do not require a Student visa and are either a first language English speaker or have a lived in the UK for over three years, we can accept a number of OFQUAL regulated level 2 English qualifica IELTS 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in writing, and 7.0 in all other components. TOEFL IBT - 100 overall with a minimum of 26 in all components

Tuition GBP 22,100

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