Adult Nursing Kingston University London

You’ll learn from experts in everything from A&E, ICU and neurology to cancer, palliative care, community nursing, health visiting and mental health. On the practical side, you’ll gain hands-on experience in hospitals, in the community and in our skills and simulation labs.

Studying Adult Nursing at Kingston will give you a strong foundation for a career with real, life-enhancing impact. Our graduates are highly sought after, with previous students gaining their first jobs in a huge range of specialisms – from community and oncology nursing to research, coronary care, orthopaedics and more.

During the course, you’ll work with patients, carers, clinical mentors and other healthcare professionals. You’ll practise your skills in a safe, supportive environment and boost your learning with a wide range of student engagement activities.

Through a blend of placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching, you’ll develop the skills, values and knowledge you need to deliver effective care where it’s needed most.

You’ll even receive a £5,000 per year, non-repayable NHS Training Grant to support your studies. Check out the NHS Business Service Authority website to find out more.

This course is also available as an apprenticeship. 

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed for 2025

For BSc (Hons):

The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with:

• A-levels: BBC
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
• Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year:

• UCAS tariff points: 64

Qualifications needed for 2026

For BSc (Hons):

The typical requirement for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with:

• A-levels: BBC
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
• Access to HE course: 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

For BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year:

• UCAS tariff points: 64