Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course blends theory with real-world experience to help you develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to register and practice as a registered (adult) nurse.
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. A combination of academic and experiential learning to be considered on its individual merits.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you will need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components.
Develop into a compassionate, knowledgeable, competent and confident graduate nurse capable of delivering and leading high-quality, person-centred care in a wide variety of healthcare settings
Apply to study based at either our Bournemouth or our Yeovil Campus
50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain practical nursing experience in diverse locations like hospitals, community homes, private clinics and community nursing teams
Developed in conjunction with practice partners, service users and carers, on this course you’ll learn from experienced registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners
Newly built skills facilities include simulated hospital wards and community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice various nursing procedures safely
Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course.
Foundation year
Core units
Academic Study Skills
Applied Sciences
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics in Science
Foundation Year Project
Year 1
Core units
Foundations for Professional Practice and Research
Nursing Theory and Application 1
Applied Health Care Science 1
Communication Skills for Nursing Practice
Developing Skills for Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Nursing Practice and Nursing skills 1
Year 2
Core units
Research for Professional Practice
Improving Safety and Quality of Care
Nursing Theory & Application 2
Applied Health Care Sciences 2
Acute and Long Term Health Challenges
Clinical Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills 2
Year 3
Core units
Team Working for Service Improvement
Clinical Leadership and Management
Applied Health Care Sciences 3
Developing a Literature Review
Therapeutic Communications and Interpersonal skills for Nursing Practice
Caring for People with Complex Health Care Needs
Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills 3
Lecturer or specialist practitioner
Advanced nurse practitioner
Consultant nurse
Manager
Academic lecturer.