Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) - Mid Yorkshire Hospitals

BSc (Hons)

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Entry year

Typical offer for 2027
Typical offer for 2026: 112; See entry requirements
Duration: 3 years; 3 years
UCAS code: B742; B742
Start date: January; January
Location: Dewsbury and District Hospital; Dewsbury and District Hospital

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Suitable for UKUK applications.

Overview

The University of Bradford and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust have partnered to establish an off-site nursing school and degree programme at Dewsbury and District Hospital.

The school aims to boost nursing recruitment for the Trust and widen degree course participation in the local area by offering our existing pre-registration BSc (Hons) Nursing programme in Adult Nursing.

Clinical practice experience makes up 50% of time on this three-year programme.

You will gain a variety of experience within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. There may also be an opportunity for you to practice abroad.

Fundamental knowledge and skills will be learned and practiced first, before you develop specific in-depth knowledge and skills to meet complex health needs of people.

Find out more at our Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals events

We host regular Nursing (Adult) – Mid Yorkshire Hospital webinars and Open Days.

Join us to chat with our friendly team, and find out more about course content, placements, facilities, funding, and tips for applying.

The University of Bradford and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust have partnered to establish an off-site nursing school and degree programme at Dewsbury and District Hospital.

Clinical practice experience makes up 50% of time on this three-year programme.

You will gain a variety of experience within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. There may also be an opportunity for you to practice abroad.

Fundamental knowledge and skills will be learned and practiced first, before you develop specific in-depth knowledge and skills to meet complex health needs of people.

Find out more at our Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals events

We host regular Nursing (Adult) – Mid Yorkshire Hospital webinars and Open Days.

Join us to chat with our friendly team, and find out more about course content, placements, facilities, funding, and tips for applying.

Professional accreditation

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as the statutory body and regulator of nursing and midwifery healthcare professions.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements during Clearing

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.

Gain work experience to help your application

Bradford Care Association and SkillsHouse can help you gain crucial health and social care work experience, to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen course.

Both organisations can help you access a variety of roles, as well as progression opportunities, training, and support.

Places are available to start this course in September.

There may be some flexibility with published entry requirements. Apply now to find out if we can offer you a place.

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A levels

BBC, to include at least two full A levels. There are no specific subject requirements.

T levels

Merit - there are no subject-specific requirements.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma - there are no subject-specific requirements.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills below 5, or SL 7 with no subskills below 6.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4. Level 2 equivalencies area accepted in their place.

Additional entry requirements

Alternative entry requirements:

We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject – you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

English language requirements

Minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no sub-test lower than 7.0).

Occupational Health (OH) check

All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment.

Occupational health screening and assessment will consider the students’ health and wellbeing and their fitness to study and practice. Progress on the course is dependent on your continued fitness.

This screening process complies with Public Health England requirements for protection of the public and students and staff working in health and social care.

All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations.

The University is obliged to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to enable them to fulfil the required competencies of the programme. Candidates who are concerned about health issues are strongly advised to contact us prior to applying.

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

All places are also offered subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB check) disclosure. This is due to the fact that you may be required to work with children or vulnerable adults on your clinical placement, and will need to demonstrate that you can safely work with these groups upon NMC registration.

Applicants with criminal convictions

Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). Having a criminal conviction does not mean that you cannot enrol on the course, you will need to go through a criminal convictions panel process.

Alternative entry requirements:

We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject – you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

A levels

BBC, to include at least two full A levels. There are no specific subject requirements.

T levels

Merit - there are no subject-specific requirements.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma - there are no subject-specific requirements.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

Plus minimum of

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4. Level 2 equivalencies area accepted in their place.

Additional entry requirements

Alternative entry requirements:

We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject – you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

English language requirements

Minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no sub-test lower than 7.0).

Occupational Health (OH) check

Occupational health screening and assessment will consider the students’ health and wellbeing and their fitness to study and practice. Progress on the course is dependent on your continued fitness.

This screening process complies with Public Health England requirements for protection of the public and students and staff working in health and social care.

All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations.

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Applicants with criminal convictions

Alternative entry requirements:

We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject – you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

Transferring from another university

We allow transfers from other universities to Year 2 only, on a case-by-case basis.

Transferring from another university

We allow transfers from other universities to Year 2 only, on a case-by-case basis.

Your learning journey

All module information is for 2026/7 entry and is subject to change.

First year

Core

Nursing Foundations

The aim of this module is to prepare you for learning in higher education and the professional knowledge and skills to work with the public in a professional environment. This will be achieved by working with peers, staff, and support services to develop your professional identity, knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected of a student nurse at this stage of the programme. This module will give you a firm foundation on which to build your nursing and academic career and prepare you for future success.

Understanding People and Health

The aim of this module is to provide you with a foundational understanding of biological, pharmacological and behavioural principles which are important for nursing practice. This module will equip you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand the human bodys anatomy, physiology, and responses to medication, preparing you to apply this knowledge in promoting health, assessing patient needs, and administering safe, effective, person-centred care.

Health and Wellbeing in Communities

The aim of this module is to familiarise students with local communities and the people who live in them. You will develop an understanding of the social determinants of health and how these impact on NHS funding and service provision. You will work with your peer group, staff, and support services to develop a community profile, giving you insights into a community's diverse population and its specific health needs. You will consider the concept of wellness and how this applies to your field of nursing and your community. Communication, reflection, self-care and promoting independence will be themes that you examine in more detail and will consolidate knowledge and skills gained in semester one.

Person Centred Needs and Care Planning

The aim of this module is to introduce how to keep people at the centre of their care. You will explore the assessment and planning of person centred care with people experiencing long lasting health conditions using underpinning evidence. You will explore the concepts of vulnerability and safeguarding and the role of the nurse in assessing risk.

Practice Learning - Part 1

To provide you with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields.

Introduce cross field and field specific skills for nursing.

Develop your understanding of, and be able to demonstrate, the skills required for practice.

Practice Hours - Stage 1

This module will record the completion of the hours completed and verified at the end of stage one.

Second year

Core

Implementing Person Centred Care

In this module you will focus on the implementation of effective person centred care, building on the knowledge and skills you learnt in year one. You will critically discuss nursing interventions focusing on your field of nursing and relevant safe effective nursing care. Patient safety will be a key priority as you anticipate risk and complications with reference to working in partnership with people to achieve optimal health outcomes. This will be underpinned by legal, local, and national policy guidance and how care is delivered safely for all.

Final year

Core

The Business of Caring

The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of how nurses lead and improve service quality. You will explore legal, ethical and policy frameworks, building on previous modules to include international perspectives and how these frameworks pertain to service delivery. You will learn how nurses lead in delivering safe, transparent services and how this is achieved. You will study quality improvement methodologies and the business of running care-systems.

Co-ordinating and Leading Care

The aim of this module is to develop your coordination, leadership and knowledge when caring for a patient with complex needs or conditions. You will critically analyse examples of care delivery, including adult/child/psychiatric/learning disability critical care, end of life care and transitional care.

All module information is for 2026/7 entry and is subject to change.

First year

Core

Nursing Foundations

Understanding People and Health

Health and Wellbeing in Communities

Person Centred Needs and Care Planning

Practice Learning - Part 1

To provide you with practice learning opportunities which provide a range of experiences across fields.

Introduce cross field and field specific skills for nursing.

Develop your understanding of, and be able to demonstrate, the skills required for practice.

Practice Hours - Stage 1

This module will record the completion of the hours completed and verified at the end of stage one.

Second year

Core

Implementing Person Centred Care

Final year

Core

The Business of Caring

Co-ordinating and Leading Care

Teaching, learning and assessment

There is a structured approach to teaching which will start with key reading, and or a directed activity, followed by a keynote lecture either as a cohort or collaborative field groups, this is consolidated by more directed activities for example group work, clinical case studies, simulated practice, elements of team and problem based learning, tutorials, debates and discussions.

Assessment methods used include essays, case studies, reports, workbooks, communications exercise, written and clinical examinations and portfolios. Practice experience is continuously assessed with a mid-placement formal formative assessment and a formal summative assessment.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

UK: £10,050 per year
International: £17,312 per year

The University of Bradford will charge home rate tuition fees up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government. For 2027/28, those fees are still to be confirmed.

Should the UK Government choose to increase the maximum tuition fee allowed in the second and subsequent years of your course, the University will raise tuition fees in line with UK Government policy and approvals.

Tuition fee

UK: £9,790

The University of Bradford will charge home rate tuition fees up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government.

International: £16,890

Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)

From January 2027, the UK government will introduce the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), offering a more flexible way to study. It is designed to support learners at different stages of their student journey or career, whether you want to retrain, upskill, or change direction. For further information about the variety of options available to help fund your studies and maximise the support available, see our funding your studies section.

Additional course costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding your studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

The government has outlined new funding for nursing, midwifery and other allied health professions courses. Students at English universities will receive up to £8,000 with a minimum of £5,000 a year in funding.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Applicants for September 2026: If you're based in the UK and your family income is less than £40,000 per year, you may be eligible for our Undergraduate Bursary to help support your study costs.

Career prospects

Career options for graduates of this course include:

Advanced clinical nurse practitioner
Aesthetics nurse
Inflight nurse
NHS management
Occupational health nurse

Discover more about these careers in our Five careers for adult nursing graduates and Five more careers for an adult nursing graduate blogs.

Career opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the careers section.

Support for your studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions. We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment. In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

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Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.