Adult Nursing

You can choose to study this course in Coventry or at CU Scarborough.

This degree combines theoretical and practice-based learning to lead you to professional registration and a rewarding career as an adult nurse.

Adult nurses work to improve people’s lives by offering comprehensive physical, emotional, mental and social support to people of all ages. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to independently address the diverse health and care needs of individuals across the lifespan.


• Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as an Adult Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) (please see Accreditation section on our website for more information).



• Gain the skills to deliver professional, impactful, evidence-informed care across a range of dynamic and diverse healthcare environments.



• Learn to collaborate and thrive as an adult nurse across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, evidenced-based care delivery.



• Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.



• All eligible learners on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year.



• You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.



- 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.


Why you should study this course
If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and committed, we can support you in developing the skills to deliver professional, evidence-informed care that truly impacts people’s lives.


• Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity and accountability as an adult nurse from day one.



• Develop your confidence and skills in preparation to lead, influence and supervise others.



• Delivered by a team that includes highly skilled, knowledgeable, nursing and allied health professionals.



• Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.



• Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.



Studying in the School of Health and Care
Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.

While continuously developing your sense of professional identity as an adult nurse from day one, you'll also collaborate with learners from other School of Health and Care fields, learning in an environment that puts inclusivity, diversity and dignity at its heart.

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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.