Year of entry
- 2026
UCAS code
- B740
Duration of study
- 3 years
Nursing (Adult) - BSc (Hons)
Course summary
Passionate about wanting to make a difference to people’s lives? Looking for a rewarding career that offers diverse opportunities? Your future in adult nursing starts here. On our Nursing (Adult) BSc you'll gain essential nursing knowledge and authentic clinical practice experience in our fantastic clinical simulation facilities and placement settings, enabling you to qualify as a competent and confident adult nurse.
Why study Nursing (Adult) at Keele University?
Eligible students can apply for a non-repayable £5,000 NHS grant per academic year
Nursing and Midwifery Council approved programme
Top 10 in England for Adult (General) Nursing (Guardian University Guide, 2025)
Top 20 for Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide, 2023)
Top 10 in England for Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide, 2026)
Course overview
Our programme places the patient at the centre of care delivery. You will grow into a nurse who can assess and manage the changing and complex needs of individuals, at what could be one of the most challenging times in their lives.
Adult nurses care for individuals with diverse healthcare needs. From empowering patients with long-term conditions to working in a fast-paced clinical setting to support patients with acute illness, nurses can have a critical influence on patient outcomes.
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge required to be able to practice confidently and competently. It also gives you the opportunity to develop and refine your clinical skills in a safe and controlled setting before going onto clinical placement.
Your first year will concentrate on meeting people’s care needs. Years two and three will develop your capabilities to evaluate, provide and manage the care needs of individuals and groups of people.
We believe a multidisciplinary approach to teaching is the key to developing tomorrow’s global health care workforce. You will benefit from inter-professional education by learning alongside other aspiring healthcare professionals such as medical students and pharmacy students. This exposure allows you to appreciate the role that each healthcare professional plays in every patient's journey - a critical factor for success within the clinical setting.
Facilities
Gain evidence-based practice experience that supports the ethos of dignity, care, and compassion for patients. Learning is enhanced by our excellent facilities including an anatomy suite, Clinical Education Centre and high fidelity simulation facilities.
Strengthening your employability
Placements
We have strong partnerships with placement providers including NHS trusts, and the private and voluntary sectors. An important part of becoming a nurse is gaining real experience in diverse environments. Field placements provide a range of experiences to expand your professional values and nursing skills linking the theory you have learnt in the lectures with practice. This enhances your employability, increases your confidence, and fully develops your nursing expertise. 50% of your time is spent on clinical practice in in different health care settings.
Placements take place within a 50 mile radius of Keele across NHS trusts and the independent health and social care sector.
You will be supported in practice by clinical supervisors, assessed by a practice assessor, and reviewed by an academic assessor. This ensures you practice safely, and allows you to learn from clinicians who have a wealth of experience in their field.
You may have an opportunity to study abroad through elective placements with organisations like Work the World.
Student support
There is a strong system of support for you every step of the way of your course. You will be allocated an academic mentor at the beginning of the course.
You will have the support of the Faculty Student Experience and Support team who offer advice, guidance and one to one support to students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Extra assistance is available from the School's Disability Inclusion Tutor who provides an additional layer of support for all students, particularly for those who have additional learning needs.
You will have access to a range of advice and support services at Keele which include;
- Learning Support and Academic Guidance
- Disability Support and Inclusion
- English Language Unit
- Student Advice at Keele (ASK)
- Student Support Services
- Occupational Health Department / University Health Centre
Financial help
Student nurses are eligible to receive an annual grant of at least £5,000 to help cover their living costs. Additional financial grants are also available for eligible students - more information and full eligibility criteria can be found here.
Related Courses
Approved programme
Adult Nursing is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and has been designed to meet the seven NMC platforms which underpin pre-registration nursing education. The course is taught by lecturers who are expert clinicians, and qualified teachers in different specialisms. Their research feeds into our teaching. On successful completion of this course, you can apply for NMC nursing registration.
Course structure
Modules for Nursing (Adult)
The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are subject to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Modules for Nursing (Adult)
Our courses are designed to develop the skills, experience and expertise you'll need to succeed in your chosen career, informed by the latest research, teaching methods, student feedback, and employer insights. Module details are representative of what we intend to deliver on the course, but may change to reflect best practice and academic development. This information should therefore not be considered a definitive list of available modules.
Clinical Nursing Practice 1
In this module you can expect to learn and demonstrate safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing practice in line with The Code (NMC, 2018). You will develop clinical skills such as basic life support, moving and handling, measuring and recording vital signs and medicines management in simulated practice and clinical practice settings that relate to your chosen field of nursing. You will be prepared to demonstrate person-centred nursing practice, providing supportive management of the service user’s condition and when offering health promotion.
Person-centred Nursing Care
In this module you will explore various frameworks that support person- centred care which will involve ethics, the law, politics and professional guidance/standards. You can expect to apply theory to practice in order to demonstrate safe and effective communication with people at all stages of life, with a range of health challenges. You will learn to demonstrate self-awareness, respect, care, compassion and non-discriminatory behaviour.
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
In this module you can expect to learn the principles of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. You will gain anatomical and physiological knowledge and relate this to commonly encountered cognitive, mental, physical and behavioural health conditions. To effectively plan care, you will continue to develop your communication skills with colleagues, service users and service providers and will learn to prioritise care based on people’s needs.
Clinical Nursing Practice 2
In this module you will develop clinical skills such as A-E assessment, pain assessment and management, wound care and end of life care in simulated placement learning and clinical practice settings that relate to your chosen field of nursing. You will be encouraged to reflect on your personal and professional development throughout the module.
The Role of the Nurse in Promoting Health and Wellness
You will explore the human life journey from conception to death recognising that public health is the cornerstone to all nursing practice. You will develop an understanding of public health, health protection and health promotion and their significance to your developing nursing practice. You will raise your awareness and understanding of the wider determinants of health, health inequalities including social influences and health behaviours. You will also focus on the importance of early years and the impact upon the life course.
Clinical Nursing Practice 3
You will start to develop enhanced clinical skills such as venepuncture, chest auscultation, insertion, management and removal of oral/nasal/gastric tubes, recording ECGs and medicines management in simulated practice learning and clinical practice settings. You will be prepared to demonstrate professional values, skills, and knowledge for a person with complex needs, or for a small group of people, within your field of nursing.
Evidence-based Nursing Practice
This module will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to enable you to outline the hierarchy of evidence and further provide you with the opportunity to explore research methods. You will learn to appraise the relevant evidence through the application of critical appraisal tools exploring areas such as internal validity, rigour and ethical concepts. This will enable you to recognise the importance and act as an evidence-based practitioner to inform quality nursing practice.
Pharmacology and Concepts of Safety and Quality of Care in Nursing
You will apply knowledge and understanding of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. You will be able to recognise potential adverse drug reactions and drug interactions especially through polypharmacy. You will demonstrate safe medicines management including how prescriptions are generated, the role of generic and off licensed prescribing and the professional and legal consequences of generating prescriptions relating to your field of nursing.
Clinical Nursing Practice 4
In this module you will continue to develop enhanced clinical skills such as advanced airway management and the management of invasive medical lines in simulated practice learning and clinical practice settings that relate to your chosen field of nursing. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own personal and professional leadership qualities with a focus on team roles and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team throughout the module.
Nursing Dissertation
In this module you will develop your critical appraisal skills in independent study, and you are expected to write a dissertation that evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing care within your chosen field of nursing. You will be supported to conduct an inquiry into an aspect of nursing practice by undertaking a comprehensive literature review, that will include the skill of synthesising this information into recommendations of how nursing practice may be developed to continually improve patient care.
Leading, Managing and Shaping Future Nursing Care
You will develop the knowledge and understanding to enable you to expand on your leadership, management and organisational working skills, and thus enable you to manage self, lead teams, and lead service improvement in nursing in contemporary healthcare settings. You will explore concepts around leadership and team working theories along with management theories and resource allocation within the context of a health economy.
Clinical Nursing Practice 5
In this module you can expect to enhance your clinical nursing practice knowledge and skills including learning and practising clinical skills in a simulated environment with application to practice. You will be able to demonstrate safe, effective, compassionate, evidence-based nursing practice in clinical settings in the third year of the programme in accordance with the NMC Code (2018). This will be achieved through demonstration of appropriate nursing leadership, clinical judgement, and decision-making skills.
Clinical Judgement and Decision-making in Nursing
This module will enable you to demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making and team-working skills to manage and provide continuity of person-centred care in partnership with people with healthcare needs, their families and carers. You will engage in theories relating to clinical judgement and decision making and application through scenario-based learning and development, through the use of relevant assessment tools.
Clinical Nursing Practice 6
Throughout this module you will continue to consolidate and develop your clinical nursing practice, enhancing your knowledge and skills, which will include simulation. You will be able to apply effective, knowledge, skills, and behaviours to lead a specific episode of person-centred care to meet the needs of a group of people with complex needs, including being a role model, understanding team roles and responsibilities, and service evaluation and improvement.
"To sum up the 3 years i'd say it's been the hardest 3 years of my life but totally worth it. I'm extremely privileged to be a nurse."
Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework
Keele is one of only 15 broad-based universities in England - out of over 100 - to have been awarded Gold in both the 2017 and 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) exercises, demonstrating our consistent teaching excellence.
Additional opportunities
There are a range of additional opportunities for this course.
Please note that undertaking one may impact the availability of another.
Entry requirements
These are the typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If your qualifications aren't listed, please contact us to check if we can accept them. If you don't think you'll meet the stated requirements, you may be able to access this course via a Foundation Year.
Typical offer
Please ensure you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and/or English language requirements.
Please select your qualification from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information
A Level
BBC in three A Levels.
Contextual Offer: CCC in three A Levels.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma
DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.
Contextual Offer: MMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
BTEC National Diploma / Diploma
Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Merit and Merit in BTEC Diploma and A in one A Level.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma
Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and CC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
T Level
Merit in any T Level.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
International Baccalaureate Diploma
554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
Contextual Offer: 444 in three Higher Levels or 27 points.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification (see below).
International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme
We encourage applications with the IBCP but recognise that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
If you are taking a BTEC National Diploma / Diploma with one or more Higher Levels, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C.
For any other combination, please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.
Access to HE Diploma
112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru
The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course (see A Level). All subject specific requirements will still need to be met.
Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers
BCCCC in five Highers, or CD in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers, or CCD in three Advanced Highers.
You will also need: C in National 5 Maths, or 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.
Core Maths
If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.
Ireland - Leaving Certificate
H3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate.
You will also need: O4 / H6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
China - Gaokao
70% in the Gaokao.
You will also need: 60% in Senior Secondary School or Gaokao Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
India - Standard XII
Average of 65% from four subjects in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 70% from four subjects in any other Standard XII.
You will also need: 6 or C2 in Secondary School Examination Maths, or Pass in Standard XII Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Germany - Abitur
2.4 overall average in the Abitur.
You will also need: 10 in Maths in the Abitur, plus an English language qualification (see below).
France - Baccalaureate
12 in the French Baccalaureate / International Option Baccalaureate / Baccalauréat Français International.
You will also need: 10 in Maths in the Baccalaureate, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Hong Kong - Diploma
443 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE.
You will also need: 2 in HKDSE Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Spain - Bachillerato
Overall average of 7 in the Título de Bachillerato.
You will also need: 5 in Graduado en Educación Secundaria (GES) Maths or 6 in Título de Bachiller Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato
75% in the Esame di Stato.
You will also need: 5 in Maths in the Diploma, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Cyprus - Apolytirion
17.5 / 83% in the Apolytirion.
You will also need: 14 in Maths in the Apolytirion, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Portugal
Overall average of 15 in a Secondary Certificate.
You will also need: 10 in Secondary Certificate Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Canada - Diploma
60% / BCCCC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma.
You will also need: 50% in Grade 11 Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Kenya - KCSE / Diploma
We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
We may accept a two year Diploma. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.
Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND
We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
We may accept an Ordinary National Diploma with GPA of 2.5 or a Merit / Lower Credit. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.
USA - Advanced Placement
443 from three Advanced Placement subjects.
You will also need: C in Grade 12 High School Diploma Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Ghana
We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
Sri Lanka - Advanced Level
BBC in three Advanced Levels.
You will also need: C in O-Level Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Malaysia - STPM
BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the STPM.
You will also need: C in SPM Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate
We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.
Singapore - A Levels (H2)
BBC in three H2 Levels.
You will also need: C in O-Level Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
European Baccalaureate
70% overall.
You will also need: 6 in European Baccalaureate Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
NCUK
Pass NCUK Foundation Year with BBC and a C in EAP English Language module and grade A in EAP for Nursing courses.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or international equivalent.
Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education
BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Education.
You will also need: 6 in UACE or UCE Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
South Africa
National Senior Certificate: 66655 in five subjects
You will also need: 4 in NSC Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below)
Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE
BBC in three Advanced Level subjects.
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).
Additional information
We consider all applications on their individual merits and take account of alternative qualifications and experience. If you are interested in studying on our nursing programmes and don’t meet the entry requirements, but believe you would be a suitable candidate please do contact us via admissions@keele.ac.uk
Please note in addition to the above academic entry requirements, to be accepted onto a Nursing or Midwifery programme at Keele you must also fulfil a range of additional requirements. Details of these additional requirements and expectations can be found here in your Nursing and Midwifery Checklist.
In addition to our typical qualifications for entry, we will also consider the following:
- DMM in a CTEC in a Health or Science subject;
- B in an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma / Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care, Childcare and Education, or for the Children and Young People’s Workforce;
- Pass the 60 credit Open University Module K101 or K102 (Introduction to Health and Social Care).
- Transfers into the second year of a programme from other UK nursing programmes will be considered. You need to have achieved 120 credits and passed practice.
In all cases, you will also need a 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). We will also consider applicants with previous degrees, HNDs, Foundation Degrees, and other health related higher education qualifications. Please contact us for advice.
Health checks and DBS clearance
Offers are subject to Occupational Health clearances and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The University follows the DBS Code of Practice in these issues and can provide a copy of the Code on request.
Students with disabilities are entitled to have reasonable adjustments considered in relation to their practice learning. However, while reasonable adjustments may be made to the way that a student meets a competency or standard, the competency or standard itself cannot be adjusted. Therefore a decision will need to be made before a student starts a course, and at relevant points within the programme, as to whether they will be able to meet all the competencies of the course, taking into account what reasonable adjustments can be made if for example they have a disability.
Additional guidance
- A reference for the applicant will be completed on the UCAS form by the referee. This is normally from an academic tutor. For applicants invited for interview, a second reference may be required. Friends, relatives or neighbours are not eligible to act as referees. All offers are subject to satisfactory references.
- All candidates for pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery programmes are required to meet or exceed NMC requirements, including literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills.
Application process
Application is via UCAS. The UCAS application is scored. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. This can be either in person or remotely as appropriate.
Transfers from other nursing or midwifery schools
Transfers into the second year of a programme from other UK nursing and midwifery programmes will be considered.
- The applicant needs to have achieved 120 credits and passed practice.
- If an applicant has to withdraw from a previous course for personal reasons, we would be happy to consider an application.
- Applicants must declare previous study in their application.
- Applicants must also declare if they have attended a health and conduct panel during previous study.
- Applicants will need to apply via UCAS indicating in their personal statement that they are applying for a transfer.
- An applicant's current personal tutor should act as academic referee on the UCAS application.
- Applicants are encouraged to meet the UCAS January deadline. Late applications can only be considered if places are still available.
- Applicants will need to provide a transcript from their current UK University indicating their course progress.
- Applicants will also need to provide contact details of a second referee.
- Applicants will need to meet all of the usual additional entry requirements for the pre-registration programme that they wish to enter and applications will be subject to successful Recognition of Prior Learning, ensuring that their programme completed, maps over to the programme they are applying to transfer into. For further information see the University’s guidance on Recognition of Prior Learning.
Application for full programme with previous withdrawal
If an applicant wishes to apply for the full programme who has withdrawn from a previous course for personal reasons, we would be happy to consider an application. Applicants must declare previous study in their application.
Keele University's admission policy
View our full admissions criteria and policy webpages.
English language requirements
All our courses require an English language qualification or test. Most students meet this through a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please visit our English Language pages for details, including test information for international students. For students who require a test, this course requires a result from Group E.
Alternative and contextual offers
We're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. We offer alternative offer schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying in the Keele region, and recognition of a range of additional qualifications.
General information
The entry grades outlined indicate the typical offer, along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary conditions based upon a candidate's application.
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Shortlisting information
Shortlisting criteria are used against the personal statement and reference for every candidate who meets the initial screening requirements. As well as reaching the required academic standards, the candidate’s personal statement should demonstrate a clear understanding of the NHS and work of a nurse. The UCAS form must be completed fully and accurately. Applications will be assessed only on the information provided in the UCAS application.
We will not accept any additional supporting material (e.g. CVs, work portfolios, letters of recommendation) unless we have specifically requested it from the individual applicant. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, no applicant will be offered a place without undergoing our selection process. All candidates for pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery programmes are required to meet or exceed NMC requirements, including literacy, numeracy (via GCSE qualifications or equivalent as stated above) and digital literacy skills (via engaging with the website, UCAS portal and DBS system).
The selection process comprises of a values-based interview normally conducted either remotely online or face to face. Selection activities have been developed in line with current NHS, Department of Health and University recommendations for a values-based approach to recruitment.
Clinical practice staff, users of service & carers, academic staff and current students participate in the selection process. All staff/students involved in interviewing are equipped to make the required judgements and have undertaken training to support the selection process.
Applicants are informed of the outcome of the selection process via UCAS Track. Successful applicants subsequently receive additional information from the University.
All offers are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS checks, occupational health clearance, satisfactory reference(s) and meeting the required entrance criteria.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2026/27 academic year
- UK: Fees for the 2026/27 academic year are subject to Parliamentary approval and have not yet been confirmed.
- International: Band 0, £17,100 for the 2026/27 academic year
For Home students, the University's fees are regulated by the UK Government and may be subject to change in subsequent years of your course in-line with government policy or legal requirements. For continuing international students, fees will increase annually by RPI, with a maximum cap of 5% per year.
For details of our international fee bands visit our Undergraduate tuition fees page.
Funding
Eligible Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) students can apply for funding support via the NHS Learning Support Fund, which includes a £5,000 training grant, a parental support allowance and certain travel and accommodation costs for placements. More information, including eligibility criteria, can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund website.
You may also be eligible to receive Parents' Learning Allowance or a Childcare Grant. Further details and eligibility criteria can be found in the Student Finance section on the gov.uk website.
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Clinical Simulation in the School of Nursing and Midwifery
Clinical simulation helps our students to develop their experience, confidence and skills. We have two simulation spaces on campus for students to practice their skills, in addition to the facilities at the Clinical Education Centre, and two simulation families of eight mannequins.
Your future career
Gaining experience in different hospital and community placements will help you develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes for a career in modern adult nursing. Enhancing your skills for the world of work including CV writing and interview techniques are embedded into the course.
On registration you will have opportunities to develop your career in a range of exciting areas such as leadership, advanced practice, teaching and research. Click here to explore the different NHS careers.
Enhance your employability
Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021), offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability.
From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.
Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.
"The support from my practice assessor and personal tutor has been outstanding. The course is very structured, with placement and academic blocks to prepare you."
Teaching, learning and assessment
We use various learning and teaching methods in recognition of the varied nature of adult nursing. Teaching is undertaken at Keele and clinical placement environments that integrate theoretical and practice-based training. Clinical and simulated study is an essential and important of the programme.
In your programme you will sometimes be expected to role play and engage in simulated clinical scenarios with other students, such as the practice and observation of practical skills in physical contact with other students. For some specific practices, this may necessitate modification of dress - e.g., to shorts and t-shirt. These activities will be conducted in a professional, safe, respectful and culturally sensitive way, under the supervision of academic staff, according to a defined protocol.
Learning and teaching methods may include:
- Lectures
- Tutor and student led tutorials,
- Individual and group sessions,
- Problem solving scenarios
- Case study presentations
- Small group work
- Service user involvement
- Seminars
- Blended learning.
There is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching on some modules where all four-nursing fields, adult, children’s, learning disability, and mental health, learn together.
Practice training is organised using a ‘Hub and Spoke’ model so you have a base (hub) and a range of settings relating to the hub and to individual’s healthcare journeys (spokes).
A variety of strategies are used throughout the programme and self-directed study is encouraged to promote independent learning and the development of lifelong education skills.
Assessment will be undertaken using methods like continuous assessment of practice, written assessments, and appraisals of an ‘episode of care’ in clinical settings. Other evaluation methods include practical exams, reflective accounts, examinations and dissertation.
Your Nursing and Midwifery checklist
In addition to our academic requirements, to be accepted onto a nursing or midwifery programme you must also fulfil a range of additional requirements and expectations to ensure you can practice safely and complete the programme effectively.
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DBS Check An enhanced DBS clearance prior to starting your course is required so that the public are protected, and their safety can be assured. You'll need to provide additional documents to support your DBS application which may include a current passport, valid driving licence, birth certificate and utility bill. |
Shifts Programmes are demanding but rewarding. You are expected to work a variety of shift patterns including early, late and night shifts to enable you to participate in care over a 24 hour period. Shift work provides you with excellent experience and builds your skillset. |
Travelling to placements You are expected to fulfil your placement requirements which may require you to travel. Organisation is therefore key to ensure you are able to complete a range of placements. |
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Occupational Health Occupational Health Clearance is required to assess medical fitness to engage in pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes. |
Placement circuits are fixed Placements during your course are fixed to ensure you get the range of experiences required to become a nurse or midwife. |
Personal care You will care for a diverse group of people and will deliver personal care to patients with different gender identities. |
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Vaccines You must have the required vaccinations so that you protect yourself and those whom you are caring for. |
Uniform Uniform must be worn smartly, as you represent Keele University and also the nursing and midwifery professions. |
Hours Programmes are full time and can be demanding. You can expect your time to be split into 50% theory and 50% practice. |
Foundation year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, offering preparation for your chosen degree with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete.
This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, build your confidence, and provide a better understanding of higher education.
On our Foundation Year, you'll join our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.
The information in this Foundation Year section is for UK/Home applicants. Where an international Foundation Year is available, please see the 'Information for international students' tab.
Course content
Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.
This Foundation year is a is a two semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. For example, in the Academic and Professional Development for Health module you will begin to develop an awareness of professional standards that you will be working to in your degree and professional career. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do.
You will gain a greater appreciation of historical and contemporary approaches to health and social care within the UK, considering key health issues and challenges facing health and science services. At the same time, we will advance your knowledge of human biology and chemistry, giving you a solid grasp of body systems, science and lab work. You'll develop safe, professional laboratory skills and get to know the mathematical techniques and quantitative methods used across health science-related and social care programmes.
Throughout the programme, you will develop subject-specific and broad based skills that will be invaluable in your academic career and beyond. You can find out more about our Foundation Year, Including Information on learning, teaching and assessment methods and further opportunities available to you by visiting our homepage.
Course structure
The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Semester one modules
| FYO-00237 | Foundations of Human Biology for Health | 15 credits |
| FYO-00245 | Foundations in Health and Society | 15 credits |
| FYO-00213 | Foundations of Numerical and Quantitative Methods for Health Students | 15 credits |
Semester two modules
| FYO-00239 | Advancing Human Biology for Health | 30 credits |
| FYO-00336 | Advancing Health and Society | 15 credits |
Year long modules (semesters one and two)
| FYO-00181 | Academic and Professional Development for Health | 30 credits |
Foundation Year Entry Requirements
Whether you have non-traditional qualifications, want to change your subjects, have had a break from education and wish to return or want a change of career – the foundation years at Keele provide an opportunity for those with diverse backgrounds to access an honours degree.
- 40 UCAS points including at least one Level 3 qualification (such as an A level, BTEC, Access Course, or T level)
- Plus C in GCSE English / Level 2 Functional Skills English and C in GCSE Maths / Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Candidates who progress from this Foundation Year onto Year 1 of the degree course will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced plus Barring Lists) and health check.
English Language Requirements for International/EU Applicants
In addition to meeting the Level 3 requirements, candidates whose first language is not English will need IELTS with an overall score of 7.0, including at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections, or GCSE English Language at 4 (C) or above.
How to apply
UCAS applications
Visit UCAS for applications. You should apply for Adult Nursing with Foundation Year.
UCAS code: B742
Direct entry students
If you already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.
The information in this Foundation Year section is for UK/Home applicants. Where an international Foundation Year is available, please see the 'Information for international students' tab.
We also offer a January start for some of our Foundation Year courses. Adopting a blended learning approach, the January start is particularly useful for students wishing to return to education following time out of studying, or who are seeking a flexible approach to their Foundation Year studies. Our January start is available across most of our Science, Humanities, Social Science, Health and Business courses.
Whilst still being a full-time course, our blended delivery model combines live teaching sessions - both online and on-campus - with self-directed study, enabling you to predominantly study at a time that suits your lifestyle. You will benefit from weekly online taught sessions which encourage you to engage with your teachers and peers.
In addition to online study there will be a series of full study days that you will be required to attend throughout each semester. These sessions may include lab-based activities, group work, review of course and assessment materials studied online. They will emphasise opportunities for you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your chosen route.
Please refer to the September start tab for more information about the entry requirements and what you will study. The modules that you will take on a January start Foundation Year will be similar to those for the September start, but on a compressed timescale and tailored to a blended learning approach (with the majority of learning taking place online).
For more information, including fees, the UCAS code for this course, how to apply, and how you will be taught, please visit our January Start Foundation Year webpage.
Our International Foundation Year is delivered on campus through Keele University International College (KUIC). Find out more about the International Foundation Year options on the KUIC website.
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