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Access to Higher Education
BCUIC
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Access to Higher Education
BCUIC
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Why study this pathway programme?
Professional accreditations
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BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult has been accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and you will be able to apply for Registered Nurse Status on completion.
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Birmingham City University is the largest trainer of undergraduate nurses in the UK and has the UK’s only contract to train and educate the Armed Forces’ nurses, radiographers and operating department practitioners.
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The Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences (HELS) has been awarded the Skills for Health Quality Mark, in recognition of the high standard of learning and training delivered to the health sector (2019-21).
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Four members of HELS staff have attained the title of 'Queen's Nurse', recognising a high level of commitment to patient care and community nursing practice.
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The University was named Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year (pre-registration) in 2021†.
Hospital network
Placements will be available across University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, treating more than 2.2 million people every year. The Trust is also a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions, and it is the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe.
Work experience
You will spend half your time each year on placement in different hospital and clinical settings, allowing you to engage continuously with practice partners and service users. As a result of this focus on employability, 99% of graduates of the School of Nursing and Midwifery are in work or further study within six months of graduation§.
Facilities
While you are on campus, you will learn on the University’s recently extended £71 million City South Campus – a modern learning environment complete with a simulated operating theatre, mock hospital wards and simulation manikins, allowing you to practise your skills throughout your studies.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
E - A* Grades / Points required
A minimum of GCE A/AS-level or equivalent in at least two subjects. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5)
GCSE grading pre-2018: 5 GCSE passes grades A* - E, with at least three grades at D or above. No more than two grade E permitted. GCSE grading from 2018: 5 GCSE passes grades 2 to 9, with at least three grade 3 results. No more than two grade 2 permitted. OR 20 UCAS tariff points at a minimum of GCE A/AS-level or equivalent in at least two subjects. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5)
Students living in
England
£15,500 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,500 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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