Nursing - Adult - BSc (Hons)

This three-year degree course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to become a competent and compassionate adult nurse. You'll learn how to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for adults in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics and community healthcare. Our course is built around the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) core competencies, which are essential for all nurses, and you'll have opportunities to apply these competencies through practice placements and simulations. By the end of your studies, you'll be able to provide high-quality care to adult patients in a safe and efficient manner.

Additional Information

Our course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means you'll be eligible to register as a nurse after graduation. We also offer opportunities for work experience and volunteering, which can help you build your skills and gain valuable real-world experience. Our lecturers are experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, who bring their expertise and passion for the field to the classroom. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including simulated wards and a clinical skills laboratory, which will help you develop your practical skills. Our course is delivered in collaboration with local NHS Trusts, which provides opportunities for real-world learning and networking.

Unlock Your Potential as an Adult Nurse at BCU

Birmingham City University has an excellent reputation for nursing education, with a strong focus on practical skills development and work-ready graduates. Our location in Birmingham means you'll have access to a diverse range of healthcare settings and opportunities for networking with professionals in the field. We also offer flexible study options, including part-time and distance learning, which can help you balance your studies with other commitments.

Our aim is to develop you into a graduate nurse who is able to work flexibly across a range of settings and meet the health needs of the whole person throughout their lifespan. We will work with you on your development to help you become a skilled, knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent nurse, able to lead and co-ordinate compassionate, evidence-based, person- and family-centered care while working as an integral member of interdisciplinary teams. The university-based elements of the first two years of your course are integrated, with all fields of nursing working together. In your final year, the theory you learn will be specific to adult nursing. You will study five modules each year. In year one, you will complete a year-long practice module that will prepare and support you to develop your confidence and competence in practice as you work towards independently leading and coordinating care.

120 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level