BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) - Top Up

About your course Studying on our NMC accredited BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) top up degree will give you the opportunity to complete practice learning placements in a variety of settings, including hospital and out of hospital settings, and in simulated practice learning placements. Adult nurses care for adults of all ages in both acute and long-term care. On the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) top up degree, you will gain the skills, experience and confidence to be an effective registered healthcare professional. You will have plenty of opportunities for practice learning experiences within a variety of settings, including the hospital environment and in the community in places like nursing homes, home environments, clinics and treatment rooms, as well as civic engagement placement learning. This range of experience will give you vital skills in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care and needs. The programme is delivered over 18 months and is full time. You will undertake two theoretical assessments in the first six months, and five in the final academic year: one for each theoretical module, in addition to one practice module per year. You will be assessed utilising a variety of authentic assessment methods that will enable you to achieve across a range of assessment styles. You will have access to a variety of digital resources to support your learning and wider experience. On successful completion of the programme, you will obtain an Honours Degree and will be able to register with the NMC as an Adult Nurse. The closing date for the February 2026 intake of the Top Up Nursing programmes is the 1st December 2025. Any applications submitted after this date will be moved to the February 2027 intake. You may also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Top Up Child Nursing or BSc (Hons) Top Up Mental Health Nursing courses.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents English and Maths GCSE at grade A* - C / 4-9 (please contact our Admissions team if you have equivalent qualifications) Alternative qualifications considered Advanced standing from a FdSc Nursing Associate Programme. Applicants to this top-up programme will need to demonstrate they have met the following learning outcomes via prior certificated study to the value of 120 level 4 credits and 60 level 5 credits. Level L01 Apply a critical understanding and application of the knowledge, skills and proficiencies outlined in NMC Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates. LEVEL L02 Demonstrate competency in delivery of key proficiencies, meeting the health needs across the lifespan as outlined in NMC Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates. LEVEL L03 Display the ability to work effectively within the limits of their knowledge, the boundaries of professional Nursing Associate practice in the delivery of professional compassionate care. LEVEL L04 Apply understanding and evaluation of evidence-based Nursing Associate practice in the delivery and monitoring of safe care provision. LEVEL L05 Utilise effective communication skills with service users, families, and the care delivery team to facilitate the delivery of holistic care, which is non-judgemental, inclusive and promotes equality. LEVEL L06 Effectively use skills for employment that include professional written & spoken communication; numeracy skills and digital capability and team working and collaboration. LEVEL L07 Demonstrate skills of a reflective practitioner with the ability to engage in life- long learning. Additional requirements Interview required Participation in values-based recruitment Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. Free Digital ID verification is offered to all applicants. If you are unable to use this service, you will need to visit a Post Office for identity checking, which costs £14. RPL Recognition of prior learning that is capable of being mapped to the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme, is permitted (NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes, 2023: 1.5). International requirements IELTS International applicants will be required to have IELTs scores of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. The closing date for the February 2026 intake of the Top Up Nursing programmes is the 1st December 2025. Any applications submitted after this date will be moved to the February 2027 intake.

IELTS International applicants will be required to have IELTs scores of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component Further information DBS Requiremen

International students: £5,025 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £5,025 per year

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