New student nurses – get ready to change more than you ever thought possible!

I can still recall my first day at university, sat in the lecture hall, able to refer to myself as a student nurse. I was keen, enthusiastic, buzzing – the last one mainly due to the large quantity of morning coffee I had consumed, much needed due to midday lie-ins during summer. The lecturer was… Read more » about New student nurses – get ready to change more than you ever thought possible!

Your application questions

The UCAS deadline is fast approaching, so here are some answers to your top questions. When can we start applying for student finance? Firstly you don’t need to have a confirmed place at BU to apply.  You can start applying now through Student Finance England.  You may find these student finance videos and other resources helpful… Read more » about Your application questions

What to expect at an interview

I remember the day I received my letter in the post from Bournemouth University offering me an interview to study my chosen course. I felt both excited and scared at the same time, excited that I’d been offered an interview and I was one step closer to my dream course, and scared about what the… Read more » about What to expect at an interview

Your top questions

With an Open Day fast approaching, you’ve got plenty of questions for our AskBU team. Here are some that lots of you have been asking… Are you still taking applications for BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing for February 2016 (University Centre Yeovil)? Yes, we’re still taking applications for students who wish to study this course at… Read more » about Your top questions

This week’s top questions

Here’s a look at the questions you’ve been asking this week… Is BU still open for Clearing 2015? I’m sorry, but we’re now closed for Clearing and our new academic term has now started for September 2015.  However, we’re now recruiting for our 2016 courses, so please visit our course listings for more details.  You… Read more » about This week’s top questions

Your top questions asked – 2015 entry

The askBU team have been busy answering questions from our prospective students. There have been lots of questions from those of you wanting to join us (or already are) this September, so here are some answers… I am thinking of maybe working for a year, please could I save my offer and start with you… Read more » about Your top questions asked – 2015 entry

My first placement as a student nurse

My first placement as a student nurse began in January 2015, after a term at university. The placement details were put online on MyBU around a month prior to starting, and I was so excited I stayed up until midnight so I could find out where my first placement was as soon as they were… Read more » about My first placement as a student nurse

This week’s top questions

1. Do you accept City & Guilds in Key Skills level 2 Maths and English, as part of the minimum entry academic requirements for your nursing courses? If your certificate states Key Skills Level 2 then yes, we will accept this qualification. Saying that, if your qualification states Numeracy or Maths Level 2, then you… Read more » about This week’s top questions

What have you been asking this week?

The askBU team has been busy again this week! Here are the top 5 questions you’ve been asking. 1. I’ve been offered a place for Business Studies, I applied for Business Studies with Marketing – is this right? Yes, please don’t worry. Our Business Studies courses all have the same first year as they are… Read more » about What have you been asking this week?

Bournemouth University graduation week ends in celebration

Over 5,000 students graduated from BU in six ceremonies across four days, with a number of honorary awards given to individuals who have excelled in their field and enriched their communities. Dame Yvonne Moores became a Doctor of Education as recognition for her career in the nursing industry as England Chief Nursing Officer and former… Read more » about Bournemouth University graduation week ends in celebration