Nursing 2023

Our BSc and Graduate Entry Nursing courses are delivered at Nottingham. We use a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, demonstrations, small-group work, project work, debates, tutorials, workshops, practical computer-assisted learning, seminar presentations, problem-based learning and simulated-skills teaching.

In order to reflect the close integration of theory and nursing practice, 50% of the planned hours of learning associated with each module are practice-based. Learning in practice occurs in selected wards, departments, schools, health centres, primary healthcare teams and other settings within the local NHS and independent healthcare sector and the social services sector. In these settings, guided observation, critical incident analysis, clinical teaching and student portfolios are used to help you reflect on your experiences and examine the relevance of your theoretical learning to nursing practice.

Assessment

We use a variety of methods to test your knowledge and skills, varying from module to module, including essays, journal papers, presentations, written examinations, clinical exams, portfolios, case studies and dissertations. There is also continuous assessment of your practical skills, ensuring you are meeting the required standard. 

Successful completion of our courses leads to professional registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Nursing graduates enjoy careers in a range of diverse settings. Nurses are the largest group of staff in the NHS and a UK Registered Nurse qualification is widely recognised for employment in international nursing posts.

A newly qualified nurse working in the NHS can expect to be employed at Band 5 with a salary ranging from £24,097 up to £30,615*. With career progression and development there is the prospect of applying for senior clinical posts, for example, Band 6 Ward Manager/Band 6 District Nurse (salary range £31,365-£37,890) and Band 7 Specialist Nurse (salary range £38,890-£44,503)*.

* Correct as of 1 April 2019.

A newly qualified nurse working in the NHS can expect to be employed at Band 5 with a salary ranging from £22,128 up to £28,746. With career progression and development, there is the prospect of applying for senior clinical posts such as Band 6 Ward Manager/Band 6 District Nurse (salary range £26,565-£35,577) and Band 7 Specialist Nurse (salary range £31,696-£41,787).*

98.6% of undergraduates from the School of Health Sciences secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £22,000.**

* Correct as of 1 April 2017.

** Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for employment, 2016/17. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK.

All BSc* students have the opportunity to spend between two and four weeks undertaking an international clinical elective placement. Previous students have undertaken placements in Australia, Barbados, Cape Verde, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and USA.

*Not applicable to Graduate Entry Nursing students.

For all courses, selection is made on the basis of meeting entry requirements, academic potential and evidence of commitment to nursing. View advice for applicants and find out more about the selection process. All offers are subject to attending a selection day, satisfactory health screening and criminal records disclosure.

Applicants who have been unsuccessful in a Nursing interview with us previously should contact us before submitting a second application for further advice.

For details, please see the University Open Days website.