“ Effective communication is a vital aspect of my role, as I interact with patients and their families.”
BSc (Hons)Adult Nursing Practice
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- 2025
- 2026
- 3 years
- 4 years with foundation year
UCAS code: ANP1
Institution code: S30
UCAS points: 104-120Flexible entry options available
Campus: Southampton City CentreView on Google Maps
Why study an adult nursing practice degree at Solent University
Change lives and become a confident and caring nurse with our NMC-accredited Adult Nursing Practice degree. Working with partner NHS Trusts, gain the skills for a fulfilling and successful career.
- Top0in the UK for teaching in adult nursing studies (out of 78 institutions) (NSS 2024)
- Top0in the UK for learning opportunities in adult nursing studies, out of 78 institutions (NSS 2024)
- Top0in the UK for academic support in adult nursing studies, out of 78 institutions (NSS 2024)
- Solent ranked 2nd in the UK for satisfaction with assessment in general nursing (out of 78 institutions) (The Guardian University Guide 2025).
- Students have access to our specialist nursing facilities, including a nursing simulation suite with a six-bed ward, GP consulting room, nurse's treatment room, care home bedroom, and a range of clinical equipment including simulation mannequins. You'll also have access to our nutrition laboratories and biomedical science laboratories.
- Case-based approach to teaching and learning the course combines three strands of learning: applied theory, nursing simulation and action learning, and nursing practice.
- As part of your studies, you will undertake 2,300 hours of clinical practice as a work experience placement.
- You will be supervised by a team of practice supervisors and assessed by a practice assessor.
- Teaching on campus takes place one day a week so you can earn and learn.
- As a widening participation university we are proud of the diversity of our students.
- Get work experience with our partner NHS trusts, hospice services, wider community primary care, prison service, nursing homes and the private sector.
- If you're not quite ready for a full undergraduate degree, you can qualify through one of our foundation years.
- You’ll be assigned a personal tutor who can assist you with pastoral support to help you make the most of your learning.
- Every student at Solent University will also have the option to study an additional Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence qualification alongside their course. Free of charge, the course ensures you'll be prepared for a fantastic and varied career after graduation.
Course overview
In collaboration with health and care providers, this undergraduate pre-registration nursing programme supports the growth of nursing in the region. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This accreditation will mean that on successful completion of the programme you’ll be entitled to register with the NMC.
The course is designed to help you progress from a novice practitioner towards the skills of competent registered nurse. High emphasis is given to clinical skills training, nursing assessment and care planning, inter-agency and inter-professional working, evidence-based practice, and public health initiatives.
The course features a case-based approach to teaching and learning and key elements such as pharmacology, physiology and holistic practice are threaded throughout the modules. Upon completion of your training you will have gained a range of skills and experience and will be ready to transition into the role of a qualified nurse.
You'll be taught by a combination of academic staff with practice and/or research experience, alongside clinical educators from our partner NHS Trusts. You'll also have the opportunity to learn and work alongside other students and staff from a range of disciplines.
The course combines three strands of learning:
- Applied theory. Developing your awareness of values for nurses and being an accountable professional nurse. You’ll build skills in evidence-based and person-centred decision making to support and deliver best clinical practice. You’ll also develop critical thinking, resilience and coaching skills. This will help to enable you to become a proficient nurse capable of leading care teams in a complex and pressurised health and social care sector.
- Nursing simulation and action learning. Using the simulation facilities to develop and refine your clinical skills and support your developing knowledge of physiology and pharmacology. You’ll reflect on your practice and share experiences in peer groups to draw out critical incidences, discuss sensitive issues and identify solutions.
- Nursing practice. Undertaking clinical placements to observe, examine, assess and engage with adult patients and service users. This takes place across community, primary care and hospital settings under appropriate supervision. A key aspect of this course is patient involvement and patient centred care. You‘ll have regular contact with patients, service users and public members who all have experience and expertise as patients or carers.
Using our simulated practice placements, we pride ourselves on culturally preparing our students for clinical practice by supporting them through scenarios such as how to challenge hierarchy, how to manage ward environments, and common cultural practices within our local trusts. As a widening participation university, we are proud of the diversity of our students. We welcome many international students, those with learning differences, first generation university goers, and mature students. It encourages vibrant conversations and helps everyone understand different perspectives and ways of life. Through these discussions, we learn unjudgmental acceptance and, most importantly, learn how to nurse a diverse patient group.
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Course features
Specialist facilities
This course has access to specialist facilities
Professional accreditation
This course has been accredited by a professional body
Built-in work experience placement
As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement
Foundation year available
If you're not quite ready for a full undergraduate degree, there's alternative entry through one of our foundation years
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in adult nursing within the NHS or private or community healthcare services. Candidates should expect to undergo a values based admissions selection process including an interview and assessment. For more information about the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, please refer to the Code of Professional Standards (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2018).
What does this course lead to?
Qualified nurses can undertake nursing roles in primary or secondary care, both in the UK and overseas. Graduates could also pursue a career in charity or aid work, or within the armed forces or prison service. With further experience, future careers can include advanced practice nursing, nurse education and mentoring, and healthcare management, such as ward sister or matron.
Graduate stories
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Our adult nursing degree is delivered by an academic team with extensive practice and/or research experience. The course is in the UK's top 15 for teaching (NSS 2022).
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
You’ll have access to a range of our specialist facilities, including a nursing simulation suite, nutrition labs and biomedical science labs. Through our partnership working with local NHS trusts you are likely to also have access to nursing simulation suites and professional spaces.
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces. Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
What you'll study
Core modules
Introduction to Physiology, Assessment and Care Planning
This module starts the journey into nursing practice by laying the foundations of knowledge and skills in nursing care. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the evidence base and nursing theories that underpin the care planning and nursing needs assessment.
Communication, Reflective and Professional Practice
This module introduces concepts of professionalism in nursing, through competent and clear communication to ensure that clinical experiences are of a high standard for people in your future nursing care.
Long Term Conditions and Multi-Morbidity
This module will enable you to begin developing your understanding of physical and mental health long-term conditions. This will be approached through appraisal of current nursing evidence base within long term condition management, within your lectures and seminars.
The Role of the Health Care Professional in Health Promotion
This module is designed to introduce you to the field of public health, prevention of ill health and health promotion in relation to mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Foundations of Nursing Practice
This practice module will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe care to individual patients to meet their fundamental needs. You will attend to clinical practice areas that provide exposure to adult, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s nursing practice.
How you will learn and be assessed
You will learn by:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Practical exams
- Written exams
- Coursework
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
The disability advice team provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose a career in nursing?
Nurses are in demand across the UK. In the NHS alone, adult nurses make up the largest part of the workforce.
The course team has developed this programme in partnership with partner NHS Trusts and other health and social care providers.
You could earn:
Adult nurse
Starting salary: £28,407
Starting salaries in the NHS rise to £34,581 (Band 5). With experience, in positions such as senior nurse (Band 6), salaries progress to £35,392 to £42,618.
Care manager
Salary range: £25,000 to £55,000
Salaries vary, depending on whether you work for a local authority or NHS trust, or for private and not-for-profit provisions.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk. Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more stories“ Effective communication is a vital aspect of my role, as I interact with patients and their families.”
Solent Careers
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
We also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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Accreditations
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Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence
Every student at Solent University will also have the option to study an additional Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence qualification alongside their course. Free of charge, the course ensures you'll be prepared for a fantastic and varied career after graduation.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
- UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,535 per year
- International full-time fees: £17,750 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
All nursing students on courses may be eligible for non-repayable government funding of at least £5,000 a year. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.
The 2025/26 other costs are not yet available. For guidance, the 2024/25 other costs were:
Essential costs
- Two uniforms will be provided but you are likely to require additional uniforms which cost in the region of £30.
- The University will pay for an occupational health assessment, however you may need to pay for immunisations if they are not covered by your GP.
- You will need a pair of suitable comfortable shoes while on clinical placement and studying in our simulation settings (estimated cost £40-£60).
- You will need to purchase some of your own clinical items, for instance a stethoscope and fob watch (estimated cost £30).
- You will need to be able to travel to study at our partner NHS trusts and to your placement - travel costs will be associated with this.
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Solent EU Welcome Scholarship (Fee Discount)
This scholarship is available to students from an EU country, with EU nationality, who are applying for an undergraduate course starting in September 2025. The scholarship will reduce your tuition fees to £10,500 per year - this includes foundation years.
Find out more about the scholarship
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £15. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Entry requirements
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Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points
- Grade 4 or above in GCSE English language and mathematics (previously grade C).
- All applicants must be 18 by the second month of commencing any pre-registration programme.
- A minimum of two completed A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T Level Merit or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- Interview including values based discussion/interview, assessment of numeracy, literacy and situational judgement.
- Successful applicants may be able to transfer credits from another course or experiential learning. Recognition of prior learning must be 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. Applicants who hold registration with the NMC as a nurse may be able to transfer more than 50%.
- All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is organised by the University before enrolment.
- If you would like to be considered for Social Sciences Foundation Year entry, please contact Admissions either by telephone: 023 8201 5066 or by email for further information.
- For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
- International students are subject to the University admissions process regarding international applications, and the key entry requirements for UK students. In addition, international applicants must meet IELTS level 7.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
All applicants must be 18 by the second month of commencing any pre-registration programme.
International students are subject to the University admissions process regarding international applications, and the key entry requirements for UK students. In addition, international applicants must meet IELTS level 7.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
All applicants must be 18 by the second month of commencing any pre-registration programme.
International students are subject to the University admissions process regarding international applications, and the key entry requirements for UK students. In addition, international applicants must meet IELTS level 7.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application.
104-120UCAS points
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Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 31 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
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Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Language requirements
For applicants where English is not their first language, English language proficiency must be at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with a minimum component score of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will also accept the OET examination certificate, for further information please refer to the NMC website.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-sessional English programme
The University also offers a Pre-sessional English language course for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
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