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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Discover the nursing job with your name on it. We’ll help to get you there.Our adult nursing course offers a supportive, engaging path to becoming a confident, registered adult nurse. You’ll learn from experts who are immersed in active research, ensuring the most up-to-date knowledge to help people live better lives.This degree has a 50:50 split between academic study and practical, hands-on clinical placements. Develop your skills as a nurse and apply your knowledge and skills caring for adults in today’s complex and ever-changing healthcare environment.Throughout the course we aim to prepare you for a career as a compassionate, resilient and future-focused healthcare professional who advocates for patients while providing an excellent level of care. You’ll have the skills to work with patients, families and carers, as well as members of the nursing team and other allied health professionals.There's a reason we’re in the UK top 10 for nursing (The Complete University Guide 2024). Change lives today.
Course highlights- You will have access to excellent clinical skills facilities, which replicate working environments with simulated patients.- We offer a wide variety of placements including those within the renowned Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare and private, independent and voluntary organisations.- For some students able to meet specific criteria, there’s an opportunity to undertake an international placement experience in Year 3. You could also undertake a study abroad year. Find out more in the 'Study abroad and work placements' section.- Our curriculum is informed by the world-leading research and delivered by experts with an exciting and dynamic approach to education.- Nursing requires heart and soul. We’re here to celebrate the good days and support you through the harder ones. You'll have your allocated personal tutor and academic supervisor from day one to help you thrive here at the University of Leeds.- We work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients and their families.- We’re ranked in the UK Top 10 for nursing (Complete University Guide, 2023).
AccreditationAccredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBBCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:24,M:15,P:6 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
A-level: preferably BBC Including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology or Sociology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or 4 including English (Language or Literature), Maths and a Science. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
BB in Advanced Highers and BBBCC in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher.B in an Advanced Higher and BBBCC in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher.BBBBCC
Access to HE Diploma in either Health and Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery, or Science60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with 24 at Distinction and 15 at Merit and 6 at a pass. Must also include 12 science credits at Level 3.GCSEs: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C
Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 6.4.4 at higher level and including at least one science related subject
Applicants must obtain one H2 and five H3 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level), with H2 in a Science subject.
Extended Diploma: DDM in Health and Social Care or Applied ScienceDiploma: DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, plus one A Level at Grade C, or BTEC / CTEC at MeritGCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics and two science subjects. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
T Level in Health and Health Science - Merit.
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