BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 80% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 87, with at least 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 55.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of York, located in the UK, offers a range of scholarships to support their educational journey. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, encourage cultural diversity, and provide financial assistance to deserving students. 

Academic Excellence Scholarships: The University of York offers scholarships based on academic merit to outstanding international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programs. The scholarships provide financial support in the form of partial tuition fee reductions.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: These prestigious scholarships are awarded to exceptional international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and leadership potential. The scholarships cover full tuition fees and also provide a generous living stipend to support the students' living expenses during their studies.

Departmental Scholarships: Many departments within the University of York offer scholarships to international students within specific academic fields. These scholarships may cover partial or full tuition fees and are awarded based on academic excellence and potential within the chosen field.

Country-Specific Scholarships: The University of York provides scholarships specifically designed for students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships aim to promote diversity and international collaboration. Examples include the York Graduate Research School Scholarships for students from specific countries or regions.

External Scholarships: The University of York encourages international students to explore external scholarship opportunities provided by governments, organizations, or foundations in their home countries. The university provides guidance and support to students in identifying and applying for these external scholarships.

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) program at the University of York possess the skills and knowledge required to pursue a variety of rewarding careers in adult nursing, offering opportunities across diverse healthcare settings and roles.

Registered Adult Nurse: Graduates can work as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, community healthcare settings, or care homes, providing direct care to adult patients, implementing care plans, and administering treatments.

Specialist Nurse: Opportunities exist for graduates to specialize in specific areas within adult nursing such as critical care, oncology, cardiology, respiratory care, or mental health nursing, providing specialized care and expertise in these fields.

Practice Development Nurse: Careers involve supporting continuous improvement in nursing practice, providing training, mentoring, and guidance to other nurses, and contributing to the development of nursing standards and protocols.

Community Nurse: Graduates can work as community nurses, delivering healthcare services in patients' homes, conducting assessments, providing wound care, managing chronic conditions, and promoting health education.

Clinical Nurse Educator: Careers in education involve training and educating future nurses, delivering teaching sessions, developing curricula, and providing guidance on clinical practice to nursing students.

Healthcare Manager/Administrator: Graduates can pursue managerial roles within healthcare settings, overseeing nursing units, managing staff, resources, and contributing to healthcare policy development and implementation.

Research Nurse: Opportunities exist in research institutions or clinical trials, where graduates can work as research nurses, assisting in clinical research studies, collecting data, and contributing to advancements in healthcare.

Health Policy Advisor: Careers involve influencing healthcare policies, working in advisory roles, providing expertise on adult nursing issues, and advocating for improvements in healthcare systems.

Nurse Consultant: Graduates can become nurse consultants, providing expert advice in their specialized area of adult nursing, contributing to service development, and offering clinical leadership.

Advanced Practice Nurse: With further education and experience, graduates can pursue advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioner or nurse specialist, providing advanced clinical care and undertaking advanced roles in diagnosis and treatment.