Faculty of Health

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Adult Degree information & entry requirements

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Adult Nursing

BSc(Hons) Adult Nursing

Adult nurses care for people with a wide range of physical illnesses for example, heart disease, cancer or mobility problems. They are expected to adopt a holistic approach to care by considering physical, psychological and social influences affecting the person.

Our programmes adopt a new case based approach to learning and teaching that focuses on patients and encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe delivery of effective nursing care.

All modules integrate theory and practice elements which contribute to admission of the Professional Register. Placements are undertaken in a variety of hospital and community settings from theatre and accident and emergency to outpatients and working with older people.

The development of clinical skills is an integral part of the programme and is supported in practice by mentors and in the excellent Clinical Skills Laboratory by experienced lecturers.

Student support is taken seriously with each student being allocated a personal tutor and having access to campus based academic advice services.

Learning and teaching are delivered through a variety of strategies including lectures, seminars and tutorials. IT based exercises and presentations are also used to encourage work relevant skills. Assessment is undertaken through essay and examination and in practical laboratory and clinical situations.