Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.<br/>Are you looking for a rewarding journey that will shape your future and impact the lives of others? Lets build a future where you, as a nursing professional, can bring hope, healing, and comfort to those in need. Our course prepares you to succeed as a confident and compassionate nurse, making a positive impact on patients and the healthcare community.<br/>Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn how to attend to adult patients healthcare needs while also focusing on their overall well-being. Our programme nurtures your creativity, critical judgement, and leadership abilities, enabling you to develop essential clinical skills.<br/>By the end of the course, youll have the confidence and competence to excel in your nursing career. You’ll be prepared to face the challenges of being a practicing nurse or a healthcare leader. <br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• <strong>Winners of ‘Best Student Experience’ Student Nursing Times Awards 2025:</strong> <br/>https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/simulated-road-traffic-accident-wins-national-award <br/><br/>• <strong>Joint 4th in the UK and 38th in the world for Nursing (QS University World Rankings by Subject 2024).</strong><br/><br/>• <strong>Early and Extensive Clinical Experience:</strong> Gain hands-on experience from your first year with nine clinical placements across medical, surgical, acute, and community settings. <br/>( find out more about placements https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/undergraduate/adult-nursing/placements.aspx ) <br/>• <strong>Train Where Excellence Happens:</strong> Learn in a major UK teaching hospital—the largest outside London—with a major trauma unit and MAGNET® recognition for nursing excellence.<br/>• <strong>Elective Placement Opportunities:</strong> Design your own learning journey with a self-arranged elective placement in Year 2, supported by our expert team.<br/>• <strong>Leadership in Practise:</strong> Develop your leadership and management skills during a final-year management placement, preparing you for senior roles.<br/><br/><strong>Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Skills</strong><br/><strong>Optional Specialisation in Year 3:</strong> Choose from Neonatal Nursing, Wound Care, Pain Management, Cancer Care, and Health & Literature.<br/>• <strong>Integrated Interprofessional Learning:</strong> Collaborate with students and academics across healthcare disciplines to build teamwork and communication skills.<br/>• <strong>Small Group Teaching</strong>: Enjoy a personalised learning experience with close support from experienced academics and clinical mentors.<br/>• <strong>Purpose-Built Clinical Skills Facilities:</strong> Practise in simulated environments that mirror real clinical settings.<br/>• <strong>Unique Anatomy Learning:</strong> Participate in anatomy prosection sessions for a rare, detailed understanding of the human body in clinical context.<br/><br/><strong>Evidence-Based, Research-Informed</strong><br/>• <strong>Research Opportunities:</strong> Explore your interests through a dissertation project, contributing to the future of nursing Practise.<br/>• <strong>Evidence-Based Curriculum:</strong> Learn to apply the latest research and best Practises in every aspect of care.<br/>• <strong>OSCE Preparation:</strong> Build confidence with Objective Structured Clinical Examinations that assess your practical skills in real-world scenarios.