Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Nursing

UCAS Points

32 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Our Nursing with Foundation Year course is designed for students who do not have the formal qualification or meet the normal entry requirement for BSc Nursing programme, but who have relevant life experiences and are committed to a career as a Registered Nurse.

The Foundation Year aims to provide you with fundamental knowledge and skills to prepare you for successful progression onto the NMC approved Nursing degree course. During the Foundation Year, you will study with students preparing for a range of professional courses, including paramedicine, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

You'll be taught by expert staff and be guided at every step of the way, preparing you for your future career as a Registered Nurse. Our supportive learning environment will allow you to develop the confidence and skills needed for success on your Nursing degree.

On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto our exciting and transformational Adult Nursing degree, which has been developed collaboratively with practice partners, service users and students. At its heart is the recognition that nursing is an evolving profession with individuals working as part of today’s interdisciplinary healthcare teams in a wide range of settings.

You will learn how to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with a diverse range of health and dependency needs, including physical and emotional care requirements, particularly addressing the needs of the ageing population.

We educate our Adult Nursing students to be articulate, flexible, decision makers able to promote health and well-being, prioritise effective care and implement evidence-based nursing practice. They will work collaboratively with inter-professional teams, service users and their families, respecting their rights, choices and wishes.

Key features

  • Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows progression onto the BSc Nursing programme

  • On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year, you will be eligible to apply for Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

  • Our Adult Nursing students gain the knowledge, abilities and skills to provide holistic care across a variety of settings with 50% of the course (years 2-4) embedded in the practice setting

  • Our Skills and Simulation Centre allows you to safely practice nursing interventions in realistic environments, including a replica hospital ward

  • Support throughout your course, including the Foundation Year from a Personal Academic Tutor, who is usually a lecturer on your course and will remain with you throughout your studies

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2232 Registered community nurses
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals
    2235 Registered mental health nurses
    2234 Registered nurse practitioners
    2233 Registered specialist nurses
    2236 Registered children's nurses

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000