BSc (Hons)

Adult Nursing

Learn more about studying Adult Nursing as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,000GBP
  • Start date
    Feb, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University College Birmingham says about their program:

Nursing is much more than a job. It is a challenging and extremely rewarding vocation that makes a real difference to people’s lives, and registered nurses with the right experience, knowledge and skills for modern-day practice are in high demand. Our exciting and innovative Adult Nursing degree course will enable you to deliver and lead on safe, effective and compassionate care for adults with a range of health conditions. This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling you to apply for Registered Nurse status when you complete your degree.

Our adult nursing degree course provides the perfect environment and opportunity for you to get hands-on training and practical experience. We have outstanding facilities including a replica hospital ward on campus where you can practise and hone your clinical skills, while our network of healthcare contacts will enable you to take on invaluable industry placements in a variety of settings, from NHS trusts to community care.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university

English proficiency

-IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component -TOEFL iBT: 72, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20, Listening 17 -PTE: 50 with no less than 42 in any area -Cambridge: English Advanced: 160

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • University English proficiency test

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Bank statements
  • Copy of passport
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Scholarships at University College Birmingham

  • Continuation Scholarship

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    Provides a £2,000 award on progression from 1st to 2nd year and again from 2nd to 3rd year. Exclusively for international undergraduate students (overseas fee status) who commenced their full-time undergraduate programme in September 2025; applied automatically, no application needed.

  • Dean's Award

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    Provides a 50% discount on first-year tuition fees. Available to international students with overseas fee status joining a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme; undergraduates need a minimum of 144 UCAS tariff points. Covers September 2026 and February 2027 intakes.

  • Early Action Scholarship

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    Tiered award (up to £2,000–£4,500 combined) for new full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, or International Foundation Diploma students who meet early payment deadlines. Open to international students with overseas fee status only ("Home fee payers are not eligible"); applies to the first year of study for September 2026 or February 2027 intake.

  • NextGen Innovator Scholarship

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    Awards 25% of first-year tuition fees to international undergraduate or postgraduate students (overseas fee status required; home fee payers excluded) who demonstrate creativity and innovation, via a personal statement application. Deadline 31 August 2026 for the September 2026 intake, with a separate February 2027 intake option.

  • Rising Talent Scholarship

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    Awards 25% of first-year tuition fees to new international undergraduate or postgraduate students (overseas fee status required; home fee payers excluded) who show academic promise, via a personal statement application. First year of study only; deadline 31 August 2026 for September 2026/February 2027 intakes.

  • Short Course Alumni Scholarship

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    Provides a £500 award to students returning to UCB for a degree programme after completing a Summer School, fee-paying CPD, or other fee-paying short course at UCB. Open to international students (classified as international for tuition fee purposes) progressing into an undergraduate or postgraduate programme; no cap on the gap between the short course and the degree.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

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    Covers the full tuition fee for the first year of study. Open to international (overseas fee-paying) students only entering a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme; undergraduate applicants need 144 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalent). For September 2026 or February 2027 intake.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £14,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £15,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near University College Birmingham?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£934
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£702
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£155
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£34
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£16Range: £8 to £50· Birmingham average
Monthly public transport pass£71
Monthly grocery basket£107
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£11
Gym membership£26

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University College Birmingham

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.