BSc (Hons)Nursing (Adult)

Study location	United Kingdom, Worcester
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B740

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, PE, Sociology, or Health and Social Care The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 with a score of at least 5.5 in each component Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Croatia

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a selection event, and will be expected to demonstrate that they have an understanding of the requirements of nursing. Information about this day will be sent to all invited applicants. Students are required to demonstrate health and character sufficient to ensure safe and effective practice. This includes a satisfactory enhanced DBS and occupational health assessment.

More information	worcester.ac.uk/courses/nursing-bsc-hons

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

The programme is professionally accredited by the NMC and achievement of our nursing degree normally indicates your Fitness to Practice and eligibility to enter the NMC professional register, permitting use of the title Registered Nurse. Almost all graduates go straight into nursing employment, locally, nationally and in some instances internationally in a wide range of healthcare settings.

Students acknowledge that the programme improves their career prospects and future career aspiration. The most recent data for Nursing (2018), indicates 99.0% of leavers were in employment or further study, with 100% of leavers in employment, working in nursing roles.

Many nurses are employed locally, with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust employing 42% and Wye Valley NHS Trust employing 10% of nursing leavers. Other employment destinations include, Worcestershire Health & Care Trust, 2gether NHS Trust, Gloucestershire Hospitals. Local employing organisations are invited to meet with finalists and discuss career opportunities and further professional development.

A number of initiatives are embedded to promote employment, including mock interviews and support with CV writing during year 3. Personal Academic Tutors also offer support with career planning and writing personal statements. The nursing teaching team and the Careers and Employability Service ensure details of Trust recruitment events and individual jobs are publicised.