Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing)

Program Overview

The Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons) equips students with the skills and knowledge to become competent and compassionate adult nurses. The program emphasizes practical experience through integrated clinical placements, advanced simulation environments, and a focus on health promotion and managing acute and long-term health conditions. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have excellent career prospects in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

• Realize your academic potential through various learning experiences.
• Develop a passion for Nursing and enthusiasm for learning through a practical approach.
• Become a competent and confident practitioner who is autonomous, compassionate, skilled, and safe to support patients with their physical and mental health needs.
• Develop research skills and apply them to nursing practice.
• Obtain relevant industrial experience through integrated placements throughout your educational experience.
• Program strengths:
• Extensive patient contact throughout the course through integrated clinical and community placements.
• Access to enhanced learning environments, such as new clinical simulation environments.
• Graduates among the highest paid in the country (average of £36,100 five years after graduating).
• University named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award.
• Approved by the NMC.
• Awarded Gold - the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023).

Outline:

• Course duration: 3 years.
• Start dates: September 2024, September 2025.
• Course format: Full-time.
• Modules: Divided into 3 year-long modules, incorporating both theory and practice.
• Year 1: Fundamentals of Adult Nursing Practice (120 credits).
• Year 2: Developing Adult Nursing Practice (120 credits).
• Year 3: Consolidating Adult Nursing Practice (120 credits).

Assessment:

• Assessed through a combination of written and oral examinations, class tests, individual and group coursework, projects, presentations, and practical assessments.
• Assessments designed to match module aims and learning outcomes, providing opportunities to demonstrate practical skills, knowledge, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Same assessment approach in all three years for consistent expectations and preparation.
• Maximizes opportunities to practice employability-focused skills, such as presenting information and performing clinical skills competently.

Teaching:

• Delivered by a diverse staff with expertise and experience in the field.
• Combines seminars, lectures, work-based learning, tutorials, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Focus on hands-on, clinical curriculum with opportunities to practice real scenarios on lifelike adult manikins and actors.

Careers:

• NMC-approved program, allowing graduates to register as adult nurses upon completion.
• Diverse field with a range of career paths in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, GP surgeries, and people's homes.
• Potential for specialization in areas like mental health, social care, education, research, and management.
• Opportunities to work outside the UK.

Other:

• Program integrates clinical and community placements for 50% of study time, offering extensive patient contact.
• Utilizes advanced clinical simulation environments to enhance practical skills.
• Students can benefit from 24-hour access to libraries and study spaces.
• Strong emphasis on professionalism, ensuring adherence to the NMC Code.
The course may be updated to reflect best practices and academic developments.

UK students(2024/25) Annual tuition fees: £9,250 International students (2024/25) Annual tuition fees: £20,700