Professional Nursing (Adult) (September) BSc (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland. Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and ...Read more

This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland. Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.


NB: Are you a graduate domiciled in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?

Have you considered applying for the MSc Professional Nursing programme? The programme is only open to graduate applicants and takes two years to complete instead of the more familiar three year undergraduate route. This programme is fully funded by the Department of Health for Home students, including full fees and a bursary. It is the only pre-registration Nursing Masters programme offered on the island of Ireland.Upon successful completion of the MSc Professional Nursing degree you will graduate with a Masters degree and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). QUB offers this innovative pre-registration Nursing programme in the fields of Adult Nursing, Children and Young People's Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Further information on these courses is available at www.qub.ac.uk/courses and search for Nursing and tick the Postgraduate Taught box under Level of Study.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
7th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
Adult Nursing
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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
98%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Adult Nursing graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Adult Nursing graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Emma
06 Feb 25

The student support is fantastic with a wide range of facilities around campus...Read more

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Ella
06 Feb 25

Great University and student..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC - BBBBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offeredA-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

BBBCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offeredSeparate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two

BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offeredSeparate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two

Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

30 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level 29 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered

H3H3H3H4H4 where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offeredFor all applicants, if not offered at Higher Level, Ordinary Level Mathematics, English and a science subject are necessary, minimum Grade O4

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF)Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.

Popular A-level subjects

Adult Nursing

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

Health & Social Care
42%
Religious Studies & Theology
31%
Biology
31%
English Literature
16%
Information & Communication technology
14%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20,800 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20,800 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20800 Per year

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Emma
06 Feb 25
Professional Nursing (Adult) (September) BSc (Hons)
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Ella
06 Feb 25
Professional Nursing (Adult) (September) BSc (Hons)
Great University and student...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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