Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Introduction

The Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) degree develops skilled healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, adult nurses form the backbone of medical services, with demand continuing to grow globally. Our adult nursing course blends theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on clinical experience, preparing you to deliver evidence-based care across diverse healthcare settings, while developing the critical thinking and leadership skills needed for a rewarding nursing career.The adult nursing degree course provides the perfect environment and opportunity for you to get hands-on training and practical experience.

There are outstanding facilities including a replica hospital ward, where you can practise and hone your clinical skills,at the same time the network of healthcare contacts will enable you to take on invaluable industry placements in a variety of settings, from NHS trusts to community care. Students will learn from the expert clinical practitioners and develop a strong understanding of human development, key body systems, pharmacology and safe management of medicine, as well as the personal and technical skills needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across the settings.

Why study Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES – £44 million investment offers nursing students exceptional facilities, including a six-bed simulation ward and immersive VR technology.
PERSONALISED APPROACH – Experienced lecturers promote a focused and supportive learning environment, ensuring students benefit from a personalised teaching experience.
STRONG EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS – Graduates can expect high employability rates thanks to strong links with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers.
INDUSTRY APPROVED TRAINING – Train to today’s gold standard in line with the NMC’s ‘Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses,’ and apply for Registered Nurse status upon graduation.

Academic Entry Requirements

English Requirements:

We will accept the following English grades at the point of application. However, students must achieve the required NMC IELTS and OET English requirements on completion of year two of their studies. See the heading NMC Requirements below.

The University will provide additional English classes to support students in achieving the following NMC requirements. No additional fees will be charged, but students must commit to attending a minimum of 3-4 hours of English Language support.

The University will meet the cost of exam fees for the first attempt; however, subsequent attempts must be paid by the student.

English Requirements accepted at the application stage:

IELTS –overall score of 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking and a minimum of 6.0 in writing

Occupational English Test (OET): with a minimum of grade C+ (330-340) in listening, reading and speaking and a C in the writing section (this must be between 250-290)

NMC English Requirements on completion of year two:

To achieve NMC approval and successfully graduate, students must achieve the following.

IELTS score of 7.0 – a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in writing.

Occupational English Test (OET): an OET examination certificate – a minimum of grade C+ in the writing section and grade B in the reading, listening and speaking sections.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council updated this requirement in January 2020.

Combining OET test scores – you can achieve the required mark across two test sittings if:

You sit the tests within six months of each other
You are tested in all four sections at the same time
All grades in both sittings are above grade C+, and you achieve at least a grade C+ in the writing section and at least a grade B in the reading, listening and speaking sections in either of the two test sittings.

Alternatively, if you do not have IELTS, you can take University College Birmingham’s Online Proficiency Test – An overall score of C1 – a minimum of C1 in reading, listening and speaking, and a minimum of B2+ in writing.

Course breakdown

Core Modules

Assess, Plan, Provide and Evaluate Care

Literacy, Numeracy and Technology for Nursing Practice

Nursing in Context

Nursing Practice – Part 1

Science for Nursing

Core Modules

Care of the Acutely Ill Adult

Long-term Health Conditions

Nursing Practice – Part 2

Person-Centred Care

Registered Nursing Associates ONLY if 1999 is RPL

Nursing Practice – Part 2 (Registered Nursing Associates)

Core Modules

Evidence Based Practice – Service Improvement Project

Nursing Practice – Part 3

Transition to Professional Practice in Complex Care Environments