Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Applications are now closed for September 2025. Applicants must be 18 years old by the course start date.<br/><br/><strong>Develop the knowledge, expertise, and attitude to begin your career as a registered nurse. Youll learn to lead and coordinate care on this nursing degree.</strong><br/><br/>Immerse yourself in physically, intellectually, and emotionally challenging study. This adult nursing course will prepare you for an extremely rewarding career in numerous healthcare settings, from hospitals to community health practices.<br/><br/>As part of this nursing degree, youll:<br/><br/><br/>• Have access to diverse placement opportunities, including Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, within secondary and regional care units, community teams, and GP practices<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Spend 50% of your time on practice placements <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop the practical skills needed to care for adults with acute and long-term illnesses across a variety of settings<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Focus on areas of personal interest within healthcare during the volunteering strand of the course<br/><br/><br/><br/>Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisation requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Click find out more in the fees and funding section for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.<br/><br/><strong>ACCREDITATIONS</strong><br/>This course is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council.<br/><br/><strong>Find out more...</strong><br/><br/><strong>Build a diverse CV</strong><br/>Some of the exciting projects youll be able to apply for during your adult nursing degree include:<br/><br/><br/>• Working with the medical services at Leeds and Download Festivals<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Headstart<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The final year Community Scheme<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Boost your employability</strong><br/>Throughout your nursing course, youll take part in regular employability sessions. These enable you to experience a simulated shortlisting panel and interview, undertake workshops with employers, and attend recruitment events, all designed to help you excel during recruitment processes.<br/><br/><strong>Working with the MINT initiative</strong><br/>At Leeds Beckett, were proud to be working with the Men into Nursing Together initiative on our BSc Mental Health and BSc Adult Nursing courses. MINT is a national support network of nurses, student nurses, support workers and healthcare assistants who aim to encourage more men into the profession. For more information on this project, visit the MINT X page. <br/><br/><strong>Why study the BSc Adult Nursing course at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/>- 91.1% of BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*<br/><br/><br/>• Access to specialist facilities - including our new Clinical Skills Suite with a hospital ward, simulation room, and community suite to help you develop essential skills and reinforce your theoretical learning<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Achieve professional recognition - become a registered nurse with a degree approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, the nursing and midwifery regulator for the UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Expert careers service - our team will support you and help you gain valuable experience, so youll graduate ready for professional practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hands-on learning - engage in practice-led study and placement opportunities available to you<br/><br/><br/><br/>*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23

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