Nursing (Adult) - BN (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)

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Achieve your potential and make a difference – become a qualified nurse with our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree.Learn how the human body works and support patients with acute or lifelong illnesses. Discover how to assess their needs and plan appropriate care from registered nurses, who will support you in becoming caring and compassionate adult nurses.By training in our extensive simulation suite, youll develop the knowledge and skills to care for adults and be a confident nursing student, ...Read more

Achieve your potential and make a difference – become a qualified nurse with our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree.

Learn how the human body works and support patients with acute or lifelong illnesses. Discover how to assess their needs and plan appropriate care from registered nurses, who will support you in becoming caring and compassionate adult nurses.

By training in our extensive simulation suite, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to care for adults and be a confident nursing student, before spending time on placement in real life healthcare settings.

Our degree in Adult Nursing is developed and delivered with NHS partners allowing you to get the most extensive, practical experience possible.

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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
42nd
What students say
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Holly
21 Feb 25

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Amrit kiran
20 Feb 25

do not take us for granted and try to actually emotionally helping us rather than mere practicality..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - BBC Grades / Points required

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H4 - H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£17,900 per year

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Holly
21 Feb 25
Nursing (Adult) - BN (Hons)
Friendly and helpful team...
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Amrit kiran
20 Feb 25
Nursing (Adult) - BN (Hons)
do not take us for granted and try to actually emotionally helping us rather than mere practicality...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
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