Nursing (Adult) (with Foundation Year)

• Make a difference to people’s lives and learn how to optimise their care in a safe and stimulating environment



• Learn from supportive and accessible lecturers and gain real insights from experienced and registered professionals



• Bring your learning to life through practice placements with partner organisations under the supervision of experienced nurses



• Develop excellent communication skills, clinical knowledge and leadership skills to prepare you for your future professional life



• Be eligible to seek admission to part 1 (Adult) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register on successful completion of this four-year programme



• Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)



If you are a caring and compassionate individual, our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year degree will help you become a highly skilled and much sought-after graduate nurse, specialising in caring for adults across a variety of settings.

This 4 year integrated degree provides a route to nurse registration for those who do not have the required qualifications to access the BN Nursing directly. It is attractive to mature learners who may have been out of education for some years or for those who are unable to demonstrate the required skills or knowledge to start their study at level 4. It will provide the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to the Degree in nursing.

A dynamic and interactive professional course that places the needs of patients at its centre. Throughout the course, our team of supportive and accessible lecturers will help you to realise your potential to become a caring, effective and autonomous nurse who is able to deliver and lead adult care within an ever-changing health and social care environment. 

The course enables you to develop and display the values required in modern healthcare: working together for patients; respect and dignity; commitment to quality of care; compassion and improving lives. It also addresses contemporary challenges such as the ageing population, increasingly prevalent long-term health conditions and public health. 

Drawing on the most up-to-date research and evidence, you are supported to develop not only your nursing skills, but also the graduate attributes required to succeed in the modern workplace. 

In your first year, you will be based on campus. As you progress on from your first year, your time will be split equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge during placements alongside experienced professionals. You will study a range of academic core modules and field modules based on theory and practice experiences. As you progress through the course, programme content becomes increasingly complex as your knowledge grows. 

On successful completion of this 4‐year programme you'll be eligible to register with the NMC, the professional regulatory body for nurses.

Clearing is your chance to secure a place at a top 25 university for graduate employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

At Winchester, career support isn't just an after-thought, it's at the forefront of your education. Say hello to industry-standard teaching, state-of-the-art facilities and career-relevant courses, like Midwifery, Sports Journalism, Criminology and Film Production. Each undergraduate programme boasts specialist work experience, industry-relevant qualifications and unique travel opportunities, to give you the best possible start. With strong links to North America, you could study in the likes of Maine, Oregon, Montana and Ontario!

There's also a great range of accommodation options for first-year students. With catered, non-catered, quiet or accessible accommodation on offer, you're bound to find new friends and a place that you can call home.

Register your interest today for more information.