Edge Hill University
Nursing (Adult and Child)
Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom · UCAS B7L1
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
B7L1
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Course Overview
Nursing (Adult and Child) at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
13,330
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
4.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Nursing (Adult and Child)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Nursing (Adult and Child) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Nursing (Adult and Child)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Medicine and health studies
- Health studies
- Community work
- Health and disease
- Nursing
- Pre-nursing
- Nursing (learning disabilities)
- Home nursing
- Palliative care
- Childrens nursing
- School nursing
- Cancer nursing
- Psychiatric nursing
- District nursing
- Nursing (adult)
- Social care
- Community care
- Community health
- Health care
- Mental health
- Health education
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
13,330
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
4%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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