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Nursing (Adult) BSc

Medical School Building, Nottingham, UK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that we are currently updating our undergraduate prospectus pages for 2025 entry, so the information below is subject to change. We expect to have our pages fully updated by the end of April 2024.

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BSc Hons	BBB	September 2025	B740	3 years full-time	£9,250

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Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BSc Hons	BBB	September 2025	B740	3 years full-time	£9,250

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Course information

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This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Start date:
September 2025

September 2025
IB score

30

IB requirements

30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level

IELTS

7.0 (7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing). GCSE English language at grade 6 (B) or above may also be accepted.

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

A level

BBB

Required subjects

A levels

BBB at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology or sociology. We do not accept A level general studies.

A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. However, we will make allowances where Covid-19 has been the reason for practical test results being unavailable.

GCSEs

English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above. We do not accept GCSE Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.

Excluded subjects

NA

Additional entry requirements

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sports and Exercise Science) - DDM.
- RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma + A Level in Science - DDM + B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma (in Health and Social Care, Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Science - Biomedical, Physical or Analitical and Forensic) + A Level - DM + B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma + A Level (in science) - DM + B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate (Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Applied Human Biology or Sport) + 2 A Levels - D + BC
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate + 2 A Levels - D + BC (B in science)
- We can accept a mix of various BTEC qualifications
- Access to HE Diploma (9 credits in science at Distinction and 6 credits in Science at Merit or above) 21 Level 3 credits at Distinction, 18 Level 3 credits at Merit, 6 Level 3 credits at Pass
Does not acccept year 2 applications

1 science Subject at B (A Level) or Distinction (BTEC)

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Interview

An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.

All offers are also subject to a successful interview and satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Visit our application process page to find out more about personal statements, work experience and interview- how to prepare and what to expect.

Work experience

You should consider work experience or extracurricular activities to boost your application. This can include experience in the caring environment or other environments, such as working in a cafe. You need to identify any skills that you have gained from this experience and reflect these in your personal statement and interview.

Health and Criminal Records screening

In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.

More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.

Minimum age requirement

We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 10 months on the 1 September of the year you start your course.

Elite Athletes

We can make a contextual offer if you're an athlete competing at a high level and are offered a Sports Scholarship. We recommend that you complete the expression of interest form as soon as possible so that your elite athlete status can be confirmed prior to an offer being made. More information and how to apply can be found on the UoN Sport pages.

Part-time working alongside university studies

As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.

Foundation progression options

Our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year provides an alternative route onto our degree if you do not meet the entry requirements for the course and you are a UK or EU student.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Work experience

We are not expecting any work experience to have taken place or be ongoing after March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your application for 2023 entry will not be negatively affected if you’ve been unable to complete the work experience you had planned.
A level

BBB

Required subjects

A levels

BBB at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology or sociology. We do not accept A level general studies.

A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. However, we will make allowances where Covid-19 has been the reason for practical test results being unavailable.

GCSEs

English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above. We do not accept GCSE Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.

Excluded subjects

NA

IB score

30

IB requirements

30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level

Additional entry requirements

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sports and Exercise Science) - DDM.
- RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma + A Level in Science - DDM + B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma (in Health and Social Care, Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Science - Biomedical, Physical or Analitical and Forensic) + A Level - DM + B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma + A Level (in science) - DM + B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate (Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Applied Human Biology or Sport) + 2 A Levels - D + BC
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate + 2 A Levels - D + BC (B in science)
- We can accept a mix of various BTEC qualifications
- Access to HE Diploma (9 credits in science at Distinction and 6 credits in Science at Merit or above) 21 Level 3 credits at Distinction, 18 Level 3 credits at Merit, 6 Level 3 credits at Pass
Does not acccept year 2 applications

1 science Subject at B (A Level) or Distinction (BTEC)

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Contextual offers

We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

Interview

An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.

All offers are also subject to a successful interview and satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Visit our application process page to find out more about personal statements, work experience and interview - how to prepare and what to expect.

Work experience

You should consider work experience or extracurricular activities to boost your application. This can include experience in the caring environment or other environments, such as working in a cafe. You need to identify any skills that you have gained from this experience and reflect these in your personal statement and interview.

Health and Criminal Records screening

In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.

More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.

Minimum age requirement

We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 10 months on the 1 September of the year you start your course.

Elite Athletes

We can make a contextual offer if you're an athlete competing at a high level and are offered a Sports Scholarship. We recommend that you complete the expression of interest form as soon as possible so that your elite athlete status can be confirmed prior to an offer being made. More information and how to apply can be found on the UoN Sport pages.

Part-time working alongside university studies

As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.

Foundation progression options

Our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year provides an alternative route onto our degree if you do not meet the entry requirements for the course and you are a UK or EU student.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Work experience

We are not expecting any work experience to have taken place or be ongoing after March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your application for 2023 entry will not be negatively affected if you’ve been unable to complete the work experience you had planned.
UCAS Code:
B740

B740
Placements

On this course, subject to meeting the relevant criteria, you undertake a range of placement learning blocks, these can be a range of weeks in length could undertake eight placements over three years, each lasting from 4-10 weeks. There is also the opportunity for an se include an elective placement and a final, management placement. During placements students are supported by experienced Practice Assessors and Supervisors within clinical settings.

Placements can beare located within four large NHS trusts and local private or independent healthcare providers, in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. They take place in a range of settings including medical, surgical, acute care and community nursing.

Please note:

In order to undertake a placement, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements and clearance requirements as set by the University and meet any requirements specified by the placement host.

Elective placement

There is an 'elective placement' opportunity during the programme which you will arrange yourself, with some support from the school. This is an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of nursing, in an area that you're most interested in personally.

To find out more about placements and the elective placement for Adult Nursing BSc see our placements webpage.

Please be aware that elective opportunities, study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements, internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

Placements

On this course, subject to meeting the relevant criteria, you undertake a range of placement learning blocks, these can be a range of weeks in length could undertake eight placements over three years, each lasting from 4-10 weeks. There is also the opportunity for an se include an elective placement and a final, management placement. During placements students are supported by experienced Practice Assessors and Supervisors within clinical settings.

Placements can beare located within four large NHS trusts and local private or independent healthcare providers, in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. They take place in a range of settings including medical, surgical, acute care and community nursing.

Please note:

In order to undertake a placement, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements and clearance requirements as set by the University and meet any requirements specified by the placement host.

Elective placement

There is an 'elective placement' opportunity during the programme which you will arrange yourself, with some support from the school. This is an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of nursing, in an area that you're most interested in personally.

To find out more about placements and the elective placement for Adult Nursing BSc see our placements webpage.

Please be aware that elective opportunities, study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements, internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

Additional costs

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. This includes travel, accommodation, uniform, and printing.

Most of the books needed are accessible through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies. You will be required to purchase smart, practical trousers and suitable shoes for clinical placement.

Travel to your placements is self-funded and costs will vary depending on location. However, you may be eligible for some costs to be reimbursed so please check with the NHS Bursary student website or with the University of Nottingham Student Services for further advice.

Scholarships and bursaries

As a nursing student, you'll receive an additional payment of at least £5,000 a year of government funding, which you will not need to pay back. Full information can be found here.

Sports Scholarships

Full details of these can be found here.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Additional costs

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. This includes travel, accommodation, uniform, and printing.

Most of the books needed are accessible through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies. You will be required to purchase smart, practical trousers and suitable shoes for clinical placement.

Travel to your placements is self-funded and costs will vary depending on location. However, you may be eligible for some costs to be reimbursed so please check with the NHS Bursary student website or with the University of Nottingham Student Services for further advice.

Scholarships and bursaries

As a nursing student, you'll receive an additional payment of at least £5,000 a year of government funding, which you will not need to pay back. Full information can be found here.

Home students*

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.

* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.

Sports Scholarships

Full details of these can be found here.

Course overview

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.

You'll learn how to care for adults with a range of needs, in many different settings, to give you flexibility in your future profession.

Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn to attend to adult patients' health care needs and care for their personal wellbeing. We nurture your creativity, critical judgement and ability to lead as you develop your clinical skills. You'll be prepared for whatever challenges you might face as a practising nurse or healthcare leader.

Course overview

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.

Do you have the passion, drive, and ambition to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families?

We’re dedicated to empowering you to be the best children's nurse you can be, guiding you towards a fulfilling and impactful career in this field.

From birth through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood, children's nurses play a vital role in providing specialised care and support. Our Nursing (Child) BSc course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in diverse healthcare settings.

Our passionate nursing community will help you to develop the skills you’ll need to deliver the highest standard of care to children, young people, and their families and to become a nurse who can really make a difference.

Why choose this course?

5th in the UK and 31st in the world for Nursing (QS University World Rankings by Subject 2023)
Leading mental health research: We are at the forefront of mental health research, ensuring a contemporary and evidence-based nursing curriculum.
Mental Health Research Group: Working closely with researchers at the Institute of Mental Health and the Rights Lab, conducting world-leading work that directly impacts patient experience and policy development.
One of only 2 UK nursing courses to offer optional module choices
Optional specialist modules: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Innovation and Change in Mental Health Care, and Foundations in Dementia Care.
Specialised clinical team placements: in prestigious institutions, such as Rampton High Secure Hospital and a mother and baby unit for acute perinatal mental illness,
Expert teaching: Experienced nurses and lecturers with both clinical and academic backgrounds, providing a comprehensive understanding of diverse mental health care practices.
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration:

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Indicative modules

Year one

Year two

Year three

Mandatory

Year 1

Biosciences Applied to Nursing (1 and 2)

Mandatory

Year 1

Clinical Learning (1 and 2)

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Professional Nursing

Mandatory

Year 1

Evidence Applied to Nursing Practice

Mandatory

Year 2

Biosciences and Introduction to Pharmacology

Mandatory

Year 2

Psychosocial Influences on Health

Mandatory

Year 2

Clinical Learning 3

Mandatory

Year 2

Clinical Practice: Application of Learning

Mandatory

Year 2

Using Evidence to Improve Nursing Practice

Mandatory

Year 2

Leadership for Nursing

Mandatory

Year 3

Preparing to Prescribe

Mandatory

Year 3

Advanced Clinical Learning – adult field

Mandatory

Year 3

Development of Management and Leadership Skills for Practice

Mandatory

Year 3

Extended Literature Review (dissertation)

Optional

Year 3

Year three optional modules

About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Monday 11 March 2024.

Biosciences Applied to Nursing (1 and 2) Clinical Learning (1 and 2) Introduction to Professional Nursing Evidence Applied to Nursing Practice

The module considers:

Aspects of biosciences that form the foundation to safe and effective person centred nursing care
Anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology and pharmacology
Basic understanding of chemistry, physics, biology and biochemistry
The application of biosciences to nursing practice
The linking of theory and practice through the use of case studies and integration with the clinical learning modules
How a detailed understanding of biosciences can promote physical and mental health

These modules are at the heart of developing your knowledge, skills and resilience in practice. Their aim is to develop your clinical skills so that you are competent in practice, but also integrate your learning within the other modules to enable holistic care. There will be an emphasis on small group working with experts from experience and experts from practice. Several clinical assessments will take place in this module, from the relatively simple (i.e. hand washing) to complex assessment skills.

This module will consider what it means to be a professional nurse within current health practice, critically evaluating the role and purpose of modern nursing. The values and behaviours discussed in this module will be integrated and developed within clinical learning.

The module considers:

the nature of knowledge and types of evidence and the wider context of evidence based practice
introduction to the main principles of evidence based practice
the research process covering the fundamentals of differing paradigms and methodologies to include quality improvement
the nature of informal and formal evidence and its interpretation
critical thinking and the decision making process. How arguments are constructed
nursing theories and how these can assist in the decision making process. Including the central concepts of person/family/client centred care
examine the nature of evidence and research and its application in terms of dignity, privacy, sleep, safety and comfort, nutrition, hydration, and elimination
introduction into how evidence can influence practice, patient safety and the issues of its application
global research and UK application

Biosciences and Introduction to Pharmacology Psychosocial Influences on Health Clinical Learning 3 Clinical Practice: Application of Learning Using Evidence to Improve Nursing Practice Leadership for Nursing

This modules considers:

The care of patients and clients with increasingly complex illnesses requiring multifaceted treatments and care in all settings.
Scientific and technological advances to understand disease processes and potential treatment options.
The core bioscience and related modules in year 1 by providing opportunities for students to integrate and further develop their understanding of physiological, altered physiological and pathophysiological processes occurring within the body.
Application of essential physiological principles through general and field specific, case-based learning.
The principles of pharmacology to form a foundation for the preparing to prescribe module.
Applied knowledge using scenarios to illustrate the links to informing nursing care, developing care, and exploring treatment options, specifically including pharmacological requirements

What influences health? This module will critically review the psychology and social influences on health. The learning within this module will be integrated into clinical learning to promote holistic health assessment.

This module considers:

Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing specific to the students’ field of practice (adult/ child/ mental health).
Assessment and management of comorbidities. Implementation of evidence based nursing throughout the lifetime, including end of life care.
Develop resilience for practice.
Optimisation pharmacological interventions

This module considers:

The theoretical content and clinical learning into the practice experience in order to enable students to apply their learning in practice.
Reflective writing development – incorporating the evidence base, being a reflective practitioner.
Preparing for Assessment in Clinical Placement – transferability of skills, evidencing learning, and proactive preparation for summative assessment.
Maximising opportunities in Clinical Placements – identifying learning needs, setting goals, incorporating feedback, preparing for assessment.
Adult and Child branch students: maternal health.
Professional responsibilities –working within limitations, Risk assessment, incident reporting and management, safeguarding, whistleblowing and clinical governance.
Professional boundaries, behaviours and considerations for Elective placement.
Support with Elective Plan and development of learning outcomes.
Support with Elective Risk Assessment

This module consders:

A review of the major research paradigms.
Introduce the concept of clinical audit and how this can be used to improve practice.
Evidence through collaboration, introduction to systematic reviews.
Advanced critical thinking.
Quality assurance.
Patient safety.
Evidence as an agent of change and consideration of the barriers to change.
Critical interpretation of written data.
Introduction and interpretation of numeric data.
Research ethics and the special considerations in health care.
Introduction to the extended literature review.
Advance literature searching.
Manage evidence by the use of tools e.g Endnote and Zotero
Development of a research proposal in preparation for the year three extended literature review

This module considers:

The personal leadership development of students and the main issues relating to developing leadership skills.
Leadership approaches, strength based approaches, communication skills, planning, risk assessment, supporting others and use of clinical supervision networks, change and change management, networking and partnership working.
Reflection on aspects of practice and make observations of leaders in practice.
Underpinning themes will be explored within these topics including the effects of power, empowerment, self-awareness, understanding group dynamics and effective team working.
Processes around human resource management, health economics, budgets and safe staffing.

Preparing to Prescribe Advanced Clinical Learning – adult field Development of Management and Leadership Skills for Practice Extended Literature Review (dissertation) Year three optional modules

The module considers:

Consultation, decision making and therapy including referral in prescribing.
Influences on and psychology of prescribing.
Prescribing in a team context.
Clinical pharmacology including effects of co morbidity.
Evidence based practice and clinical governance.
Legal policy and ethical aspects of prescribing.
Professional accountability and responsibility in prescribing.
Prescribing in a public health context

This module aims to develop the principles of caring for the adult injured or sick person within a variety of complex settings. Students will build upon previous knowledge and skills and consider leading patient centred care. This module will enable practising advanced clinical skills including management of the deteriorating patient in a safe environment. Emphasis will be given to a simulated caseload management.

This module considers:

The clinical knowledge and skills required for registration with the professional nursing body the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The development of leadership and management skills required to undertake nursing assessment, complex clinical decision making, care delivery and care management underpinned by critical theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice

This module considers:

How evidence can be applied in practice through the development of a literature review.
Development of research skills.
Critical evaluation of evidence.
Synthesis of findings to generate new knowledge.
Application of evidence into practice through leadership and dissemination

Year three optional modules

In year three, you will select one optional modules, which could include the following:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cancer Care
Neonatal Nursing
High Dependency Care for Children
Assessment and Management of Wounds in Healthcare
Contemporary Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Assessment and Management of Pain
Clinical Decision making in Healthcare Practice
Change and Innovation in Mental Health

Please note optional modules may change in future years of this course, as a result of the coronavirus situation or other factors, such as developments in the curriculum. Where we have to make changes to modules, we will update this online prospectus as soon as we can.

Teaching methods

Case-based learning
Clinical skills sessions
Lectures
Placements
Practical classes
Seminars
Small group learning
Self-study
Tutorials
eLearning

Assessment methods vary from module to module, but may include:

Assessment methods

Case studies
Clinical exams
Objective structured clinical exams
Coursework
Written exam
Literature review
Presentation
Dissertation
Examinations
Formative assessments
Poster presentations
Workplace-based assessment

You'll spend approximately 37.5 hours a week in theory and practice across a full-time academic year. The teaching contact time each week can vary depending on the module. During the theory phase, you may be in University for three 7.5-hour days per week and the other two days you will carry out independent study. Some weeks may include five days of teaching contact.

You will also complete a minimum of 2,300 hours of clinical supervised practice throughout your degree programme. During placement you can expect to be working full-time (approximately 37.5 hours), with some weekend, evening and night work also required.

All our BSc and graduate entry nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). After successfully completing any of these courses, you will be eligible to register with the NMC as a registered nurse.

Graduate destinations

You will have the experience needed to work within the NHS, private healthcare or within the voluntary and independent sector. You may also choose to pursue a career in teaching, research or management.

Average starting salary and career progression

98.30% of undergraduates from the School of Health Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £25,798.

HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017- 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

Medical School – Queen's Medical Centre

Our Medical School is based in Queen’s Medical Centre, one of the UK’s largest hospitals. There are dedicated clinical skills facilities including a dissection suite and teaching laboratories for medicine and healthcare students. The hospital is located opposite University Park Campus.

Laboratory staff helping second year undergraduates in a chemistry lab session, Chemistry building, University Park. November 5th 2021.

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