Taught course
Adult Nursing (pre-registration)
Entry requirements
UK 2.2 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, GCSE English language and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks. You must submit evidence of: 990 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment and 110 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Become a Nurse, or expand your practice, and change patients' lives.
This postgraduate diploma in Adult Nursing is designed for graduates and ambitious career changers who want to make a tangible difference to health outcomes. The course is also ideal if you’re already a qualified nurse and want a second field of registration.
You'll learn to provide world-leading* care and support for adults, working across a range of healthcare settings. You'll graduate able to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.
After you've successfully completed this PG Diploma you can also ‘top up’ to a full MSc by completing the dissertation module.
*Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2024
Information for international students
This course is not usually available for EU and International students who have not completed prior study in UK.
Fees and funding
International students
Not open to international applications
Please see our website for fee information
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGDip
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000