Adult Nursing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

OVERVIEW\
Our Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and prepares students to become compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled adult nurses. Combining academic study with practice-based learning, the course develops the competence, confidence and professional values needed to deliver safe, person-centred and evidence-based care.

The course is suitable for school leavers, mature students and those with healthcare experience who want to qualify as a Registered Adult Nurse.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, simulation, digital learning and practice placements, supported by personal tutors, practice and academic assessors, clinical skills support, wellbeing services and learning resources.

On successful completion, graduates can apply for NMC registration as an Adult Nurse and pursue careers across a range of healthcare settings. The degree also provides a foundation for further development in specialist practice, leadership, education, research and postgraduate study.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

* EDUCATION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR – Named Nurse Education Provider of the Year 2025 (pre-registration) at the Student Nursing Times Awards, recognising our commitment to developing compassionate, person-centred nurses.

1. AWARD-WINNING PLACEMENTS – Winner of Student Placement of the Year: Hospital 2022 for innovative placements where students manage real patient bays, and shortlisted for two national nursing awards in 2023.

2. STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES – Benefit from a £44 million investment, including a six-bed simulation ward and immersive VR technology.

3. PERSONALISED APPROACH – Learn in a focused, supportive environment with experienced lecturers and personalised teaching.

4. STRONG EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS – Benefit from strong links with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers, supporting excellent career opportunities.

5. INDUSTRY-APPROVED TRAINING – Train in line with NMC standards and apply for Registered Nurse status after graduation.

6. TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION – Our nursing degrees are rated in the UK’s top 5 for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2026).

FACILITIES\
As a student on our adult nursing course at University College Birmingham, you will have access to our university nursing facilities, including our Health Skills and Simulation Suite. This includes a purpose-built six-bed hospital ward with simulation manikins to help you practise your clinical skills and enhance your practical training.

PLACEMENTS\
Our course features multiple placements in different environments throughout your studies, ranging in duration from four weeks to 14 weeks.

Participating in care delivered over 24 hours a day and 7 days per week is an integral part of the course, so you will be expected to adopt various shift patterns. Some placements may also be some distance from your home to enable you to experience different settings.

Employers we have worked with include University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull NHS Training Hub, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Healthcare at Home Ltd.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION\
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

* Adult nurse

* Nurse trainer (with further experience)

You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

* Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course