Nursing BN (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)

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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)

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The overall aim of this programme is to equip you with all the knowledge, skills and attributes you will need to meet the challenges of being a nurse in the changing context of healthcare and to succeed in the modern National Health Service. This degree provides students with lifelong learning and working opportunities as well as a strong focus on nursing leadership. You will gain valuable theoretical knowledge alongside practical experience. The cohorts are small and this helps to ensure that ...Read more

The overall aim of this programme is to equip you with all the knowledge, skills and attributes you will need to meet the challenges of being a nurse in the changing context of healthcare and to succeed in the modern National Health Service. This degree provides students with lifelong learning and working opportunities as well as a strong focus on nursing leadership. You will gain valuable theoretical knowledge alongside practical experience. The cohorts are small and this helps to ensure that our students receive the support they require to help them to get the best out of the programme.Throughout the three years, you will gain extensive clinical experience in a variety of different settings, including hospital wards, clinics, community settings, critical care and palliative care. There is a global placement incorporated into Year Two to identify the public health needs of communities both in local and global settings.This programme is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
4th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
Nursing (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Nursing (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Nursing (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Josie
05 Feb 25

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Aderice
19 Dec 22

Attending Uni of Liverpool to study a nursing has been the best choice I could have ever made. It’s been a challenge but I’ve had help and support every step of the way. The..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

BBCCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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

B Grades / Points required

GCE A2 Levels at Grades BBC from three A2 levels (or two A2 levels and two AS levels), preferably one subject to be a Biological Science at A2. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

Accepted in addition to five National 5s graded upper A-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. A minimum of 5 Bs from any combination of Advanced Higher and Higher subjects; preferably one subject to be a Biological Science. Duplicate subjects are not accepted. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.Duplicate subjects are not accepted. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.

6 subjects to include Science, Mathematics and English Language at Credit level Grade 2 or Intermediate 2. (These will not accrue tariff points). Accepted in addition to five National 5s graded upper A-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. A minimum of 5 Bs from any combination of Advanced Higher and Higher subjects; preferably one subject to be a Biological Science. Duplicate subjects are not accepted. Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.

We consider Access Courses to be suitable for adult learners. It is required that all applicants attain 45 credits at Level 3 in Science or Health-Science related subjects. 27 credits must be at Distinction grade, the remaining 18 credits graded at merit or above. Plus 5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced English Language, Mathematics and Science will be required at grade 5. (Equivalents are not considered). i.e. it is a requirement that GCSE awards should not be Applied against the Diploma. The remaining 15 level 3 credits can be gained from ungraded credits in academic subjects. Either another science subject or from the subjects stipulated above.5 GCSE subjects graded A* - C and must include English Language, Mathematics and SciencePlease note: we consider Access courses to be suitable for adult learners who have generally been out of education for at least 3 years and have had no access to higher education. This is not considered an appropriate route for students who have failed to achieve the necessary A2 Level grades.For full details please visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/study/undergraduate/healthsciencesentrycriteria/Access,course,Nursing,2018.pdf

Accepted in addition to 5 GCSE subjects, graded A* - C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 28 points no score less than 4 (HL 5 in required subjects) Biology must be offered at a minimum of Grade 6 or above.

6 Higher Level subjects to be gained at a single sitting. 4 subjects at H3 grade, plus 2 subjects at H4; to include English Language, Mathematics and Biology. Higher grades may be required from resit students. QQI/FETAC L5 is not accepted.

BTEC nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades A* - C, which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Where numerical grading has been introduced, English Language, Maths and a Science will be required at Grade 5 or above. Please note that Science dual award is acceptable but Core Science and Applied GCSEs will not be considered. BTEC Nationals are accepted in addition to 5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced English Language, Mathematics and Science will be required at grade 5. BTEC National Extended Certificate: We will accept one National Extended Certificate at a minimum of Merit. This must be accompanied by two A2 Levels at grade B. One A2 subject should preferably include a Biological Science. In total, between the two qualifications, three separate subjects must be taken. BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science graded at DM will be accepted. This must be accompanied by one A level at grade B. In total between the two qualifications, two separate subjects must be taken. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science accepted at a minimum of DDM. Higher Grades may be required from re-sit students..

T level in Health with Merit overall, preferably offering the occupational specialism Supporting the Adult Nursing Team.

Grade B alongside two A2 Levels at grade B and C. One A2 should preferably be a Biological Science.

Popular A-level subjects

Nursing (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
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Psychology
39%
Chemistry
38%
Mathematics
22%
Geography
19%
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