
This pre-registration Adult Nursing degree prepares you for a career as a registered adult nurse. You will learn to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care, focusing on complex acute and long-term illnesses. The program emphasizes promoting health and wellbeing, effective communication with colleagues and service users, and developing adaptability to lead care in a dynamic healthcare environment. The course centers on patient and family needs and adult nursing practice, aiming to equip you with the skills to become a compassionate, competent, and autonomous nurse capable of meeting current and future healthcare demands. The university collaborates with a wide range of NHS Trusts and other providers to offer placements across a broad geographical area, including Wirral, Warrington, Cheshire, Crewe, and Shropshire.
The curriculum is structured over three years for the standard degree and four years for the option with a Foundation Year. The Foundation Year is designed to build essential knowledge and skills for university study and professional practice, covering topics like person-centred care, mental health, communication, and applying psychology. Subsequent years will build upon this foundation with specific modules relevant to adult nursing.
Graduates are prepared to become registered adult nurses, capable of working in various healthcare settings and taking on leadership roles.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the course start date to meet professional standards and participate in all required activities, including clinical placements.
Fees are for the 2026/27 academic year. An asterisk (*) may indicate specific conditions or inclusions related to the international fee.
Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
For the standard 3-year course, international tuition is £14,950 per year. If you opt for the Foundation Year, the first year is £11,250, followed by £14,950 per year for subsequent years. These fees are for the 2026/27 academic year.
For standard entry (3 years), you need 104 UCAS points. For the Foundation Year entry (4 years), 72 UCAS points are required. All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the course start date.
International students can apply directly through the University of Chester's international application portal. The process involves submitting an application form, providing supporting documents like academic transcripts and English language test results, and meeting entry requirements.
Graduates are prepared to become registered adult nurses, capable of working in various healthcare settings. The program aims to equip you with the skills to lead care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Yes, eligible healthcare students may access additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund. Further details can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund page on the university website.