Nursing (Adult)

University of Derby

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Nursing

Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Derby, based in Chesterfield, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.

A-Level Entry

BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Choose a career where you can make a difference every day. Nursing is challenging, satisfying and life-changing. This highly respected course represents your first step into a profession it is a privilege to join.

Why choose this course
We will equip you to deliver exceptional care as a confident, capable and compassionate adult nurse. Learn from a highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions

How will you learn
We help you develop an in-depth understanding of the demands and rewards of the role so that you are fully prepared to work with adult patients who have diverse, acute and chronic conditions. Our outstanding facilities include replica wards, counselling rooms and treatment rooms fully equipped with the latest clinical resources and our immersive suite, which offers a simulated environment to practise your skills in a realistic setting. This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses of the future. This is a full-time 3 -year course and students will complete a range of modules to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills for safe effective nursing practice where the interests of people using or needing nursing services are put first.

Opportunities and experiences
A compulsory part of the course is practice learning which equates to 50% of the overall programme in line with the NMC standards (NMC, 2018). Students must complete at least 2300 hours of practice learning to support the application of theory to practice. Practice learning is achieved through a variety of placement experiences to enable you to gain essential practical experience by participating in 24-hour care. Throughout, you'll benefit from the support of Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors who will help you get as much out of the experience as possible.

Professionally accredited
Join a degree accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a nurse.

Careers and employability
On successful completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and go into practice as a nurse, as long as you meet the NMC’s requirements. Our graduates have gone into hospital-based roles on a variety of wards, intensive care units, coronary care units, theatres and A&E departments. Others have secured posts within community teams, private hospitals, nursing homes, health and social care settings, and the voluntary sector. Many take up roles in settings where they gained experience on placement. As a registered nurse, you could also pursue career opportunities in the armed services, prisons, travel companies and charitable organisations, to name but a few. Some of our graduates have even gone on to work overseas.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
BTEC DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Chesterfield

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Derby

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Chesterfield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Nursing
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000