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Free BSc Registered Nurse in Bristol

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
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About this course

Free BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult) at UWE Bristol. Classes run at UWE Bristol in Bristol, on a day or block release basis. This is the Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) Standard course, validated against the Nursing and Midwifery Council's 2018 standards. You'll study theory and practice-based learning in adult nursing over two years part-time, while continuing in your current role. Entry requirements include GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, plus 112 tariff points including a Science or Social Science subject. The BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult) registered nurse degree standard qualification prepares you to register as a professional nurse with the NMC.

Who this course is for

Study our Registered Nursing apprenticeship to gain a specialist degree in your chosen field of nursing, which you’ll need to register as a professional nurse. Benefit from UWE Bristol’s long-standing industry links and excellent reputation for nursing courses.

Over the course of four years, you’ll receive education validated against the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)’s (2018) standards. This includes theory and practice-based learning in your chosen field of nursing: adult, children and young people, learning disabilities and mental health.

Entry requirements

Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths Tariff points: 112 A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject T Levels: Applicants must be studying one of the following: Health or Science

What you will learn

  • You'll develop specialist knowledge in adult nursing care and clinical practice.
  • You'll apply theory to practice-based learning in real care settings.
  • You'll study the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) 2018 standards in depth.
  • You'll build competence in meeting the specific care needs of adult patients.
  • You'll develop critical thinking skills relevant to nursing practice.
  • You'll demonstrate advanced skills and depth of knowledge required for professional nurse registration.

How you will learn

Learning combines classroom-based theory with practice placements, delivered on a day or block release schedule. You'll receive regular review meetings to track your academic progress and development in practice. The programme is employer-led, meaning you continue working in your current role alongside your studies. Assessment is validated against NMC (2018) standards throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. UWE Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Adult Nurse: work in NHS hospitals, community, or private care settings.
  • Community Nurse: provide care and support to patients in their own homes.
  • Ward Nurse: deliver patient care on hospital wards across adult specialisms.
  • Practice Nurse: work within GP surgeries and primary care teams.
  • Specialist Nurse: move into areas such as oncology, cardiology, or critical care.
  • Nursing Team Leader: take on supervisory responsibility within a clinical team.

What you could study next

After completing the BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult) and registering with the NMC, you could pursue a postgraduate qualification to specialise further. Options include a Postgraduate Certificate or MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, or Nurse Prescribing. These qualifications open routes into advanced nursing roles, specialist practice, or nursing leadership and education.

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