BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
- Subject
- Health & Social Care
- Duration
- 4 years (including foundation year)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £17,000 per year
- Intakes
- September 2027
Course overview
A four-year route that begins with a foundation year to build academic skills and subject knowledge, then continues into the full Nursing (Adult) degree. Professional adult nursing degree combining university teaching with supervised clinical placements, leading to eligibility to register as an adult nurse with the NMC. Careers: Registered adult nurse in NHS hospitals, community and private healthcare. Taught at Canterbury and Medway.
What you will study
Foundation Year: Fostering Social Connections; The Big Picture; Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care 1; Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care 2; Student Success Modules
Year 1: Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice; Nursing for Health and Wellbeing; Nursing Practice One Part A; Nursing Practice One Part B; Social Justice as Healthcare Practice
Year 2: Nursing Practice Two Part A; Nursing Practice Two Part B; Assessing Needs and Planning Care for Adults; Managing Adults with Acute Illness and Deterioration; Exploring Quality Improvement in Practice
Year 3: Nursing Practice Three Part A; Nursing Practice Three Part B; Nursing Adults with Complex Needs
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
64 UCAS points: A Levels DDE, BTEC MPP, IB TBC, Access Pass 45 credits; Online interview for overseas students and satisfactory reference; DBS and occupational health checks (incl. NHS vaccinations) completed during the foundation year; Nursing 2027 entry: IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in each element
English language
IELTS 6.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5
Scholarships for this course
International Student Scholarship
£1,500
Sport Scholarship
£500
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.