Overview

Throughout the Nursing - Adult degree delivered by the University of Leeds we aim to prepare you for a career as a compassionate, resilient and future-focused healthcare professional who advocates for patients while providing an excellent level of care. You’ll have the skills to work with patients, families and carers, as well as members of the nursing team and other allied health professionals.

This degree has a 50:50 split between academic study and practical, hands-on clinical placements. You'll develop your skills as a nurse and apply your knowledge and skills caring for adults in today’s complex and ever-changing healthcare environment.

Key Facts

Find the path that's right for you.

Once you’re qualified as a nurse, you could work in healthcare environments in the NHS or private sector, hospital, community settings or public health. You could also choose to work abroad.

As a clinical nurse you could progress to become a ward or department manager, a clinical nurse specialist or eventually a consultant nurse. You could move into nursing management or education, pursue further academic study in nursing research or undertake a PhD.

For advice on nursing as a career choice visit NHS careers.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Programme Structure

Adult nursing students at Leeds will receive all the essential skills for working in healthcare. These range from basic tasks (like measuring vital signs and managing medications) to more complex ones (such as working in a team, supervising others and handling medical emergencies). Please see our course page for further details.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing Health Administration Health Sciences View 66 other Bachelors in Health Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: BBB preferably including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, or Sociology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE: 5 GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics, and a Science subject.

Other course specific tests:

In your application, you will need to show evidence of study in the last five years.
You are also required to provide an academic reference, which includes a statement which attests to your character and good standing, and suitability to enter the profession for which you have applied.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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