BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 or 6.5 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 72, with at least 17 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 72 with no individual score below 59.
• 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 Bedfordshire offers various scholarships and financial aid options to support students in their academic journey. These scholarships are designed to recognize excellence, support underrepresented groups, and provide financial assistance to deserving students.  

Vice Chancellor's Scholarships: These scholarships are available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and offer a reduction in tuition fees. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and contribution to the community.

Bedfordshire Education Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving students from the local region. It provides a fee reduction for eligible undergraduate students who have achieved outstanding academic results.

Sports Scholarships: The university offers sports scholarships to talented athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their respective sports. These scholarships provide financial support, coaching, access to sports facilities, and other benefits to help athletes balance their studies and sports commitments.

International Scholarships: The university provides scholarships specifically for international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and can help offset tuition fees for eligible international students.

External Scholarships: In addition to the university-specific scholarships, students can also explore external scholarship opportunities offered by government organizations, charities, and other funding bodies. The university's scholarship office can provide guidance and support in finding external scholarship opportunities.

The University of Bedfordshire provide a range of scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals and make their university experience more accessible and affordable.

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing program at the University of Bedfordshire are well-equipped for a wide range of rewarding career opportunities in the field of nursing.

Registered Nurse: Graduates can pursue roles as registered nurses, providing direct patient care to adults in hospitals, clinics, community settings, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. They assess patients' health status, administer medications, perform treatments and procedures, and educate patients and their families about health management and prevention.

Specialist Nurse: Graduates may choose to specialize in a particular area of adult nursing practice, such as critical care nursing, oncology nursing, emergency nursing, or rehabilitation nursing. Specialist nurses provide advanced care and support to patients with specific health conditions or complex care needs, working closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Nurse Educator: Graduates with a passion for teaching and mentoring may pursue careers as nurse educators, teaching nursing students in academic settings such as universities, colleges, and vocational schools. They develop curriculum, deliver lectures and workshops, supervise clinical placements, and assess student learning outcomes, preparing the next generation of nurses for professional practice.

Nurse Manager/Administrator: Graduates can advance into leadership roles as nurse managers or administrators, overseeing nursing departments, units, or healthcare facilities. They are responsible for staffing, budgeting, quality assurance, and strategic planning, ensuring that nursing services are delivered effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of patients and healthcare organizations.

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Graduates may become clinical nurse specialists, providing expert clinical guidance and support to nursing staff, patients, and families in specialized areas of practice. They conduct assessments, develop care plans, provide consultation and education, and advocate for evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives within their specialty area.

Advanced Practice Nurse: Graduates who pursue further education and training may become advanced practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, or clinical nurse specialists. Advanced practice nurses have expanded roles and responsibilities, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing specialized care within their scope of practice.

Public Health Nurse: Graduates may work in public health nursing roles, promoting health and wellness and preventing illness and injury within communities. Public health nurses assess community health needs, plan and implement health promotion programs and interventions, collaborate with community partners, and advocate for health equity and social justice.

Healthcare Consultant: Graduates can work as healthcare consultants, providing expertise and guidance to healthcare organizations, government agencies, or private companies on issues related to nursing practice, patient care delivery, quality improvement, and healthcare policy and regulation.