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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BNurs (H)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BNurs (H)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Our BNurs/MNurs Adult Nursing course will help you become a skilled and highly sought-after graduate nurse specialising in caring for adult patients in a range of settings.You will split your time equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge to practice alongside other health professionals in a range of healthcare settings.You will receive support from both our staff and your fellow students throughout your time at Manchester, as well as from experienced colleagues in practice.As a graduate, you'll have the choice of practicing as a nurse, going into a specialist or a leadership role, or undertaking further study, research opportunities or teaching.The BNurs award is for the three-year undergraduate course. Depending on your performance in Years 1 and 2, you will have the opportunity to apply to extend your studies by a year to undertake an integrated master's in nursing. This will also involve an additional year of tuition fees.By choosing to complete the integrated master's, you are preparing for career progression within nursing by developing your leadership and research skills.The integrated master's will deliver units at postgraduate level, developing your skills in critical engagement with issues at the forefront of your chosen field of nursing. You will learn how to critically examine, reflect and develop new insights, contributing to nursing research, education and clinical practice agenda through your research study.This Adult Nursing (BNurs) is for students without an undergraduate degree. If you already have a degree, see: MSc Adult Nursing.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
M1,M1,M3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
DD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D,D Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
We require grades BBC (including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We require grades BBCCC including one science related subject eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology plus one Advanced Higher at grade B/C. GCSE requirement must include English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above with the overall GCSE profile being at least 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent, i.e. standard 3 or intermediate 2.
We require grades BBCCC including one science related subject eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology plus one Advanced Higher at grade B/C. GCSE requirement must include English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above with the overall GCSE profile being at least 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent, i.e. standard 3 or intermediate 2.
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3).The specific course requirements are: of the 45 credits at level 3, 30 must be at Distinction grade and the remaining 15 credits at merit grade. Also, 30 of the 45 level 3 credits must be in science or health-science related subjects. You must also have GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4 or above. We no longer accept equivalents to GCSE for English and Maths.We also consider other factors on an individual basis, such as additional educational achievements, life experience and work related skills.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken.Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A levels are expected to achieve a combination of M1, M1, M3 in the Pre-U and BBC at A level in three distinct subjects to include at least one science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
We require 30 points overall, 3 subjects at higher level including at least one science related subject (Biology, Chemistry or Psychology) each with grade of 5.
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A Level at grade B. Either the Cambridge Technical Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade DD plus two A Levels at grades BC. Either the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science with 1/3 of the units undertaken in science or science related subjects.
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two A Levels at Grades BC. Either the Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We consider the National Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A Level at grade B. Either the BTEC National Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two additional A Levels at grades BC. Either the BTEC National Extended Certificate or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD. 1/3 of the units undertaken must be in a science or science related subject.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two additional A Levels at grade BC. Either the BTEC National Foundation Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).
We will accept the Health pathway only and require an overall grade of Distinction.We would normally expect the chosen specialism to match the BNurs pathway for which you will be applying for. For example, for Adult Nursing, the specialism taken should be supporting the Adult Nursing Team.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this.The minimum grade required will be the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at grade B plus two A levels at grade B and C - normally including at least one science (eg Biology, Chemistry or Psychology) and GCSE requirement which must include English Language and Maths at a minimum of Grade C or 4 or above with the overall GCSE profile being at least 5 GCSEs Grade C or 4 or above in different subjects. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
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