Nursing (Adult) (Hons) Oxford Brookes University

Overview

As healthcare delivery is changing, the ability to work flexibly with other professionals in health and social care is important for us at the Nursing (Adult) (Hons) programme offered by the Oxford Brookes University.

As a student nurse on the Adult Nursing programme, you will therefore gain a range of practice experiences in variety of settings.

In line with the new Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Future Nurse Standards (2018), our Adult Nursing curriculum has recently been re-developed. At our recent approval event (March 2020) we were commended by the NMC for our excellent partnership working with placement organisations and for the inclusion of a strong public health theme throughout the curriculum. 

Career prospects 

The Adult Nursing course at Brookes has an excellent track record of employability (95% of our students are at work within six months of finishing the course, Unistats 2019).

Registered Adult Nurses have the opportunity, post-qualification, to develop their careers in many specialist settings, such as intensive care units, accident and emergency departments, operating theatres or specialist wards where medical or surgical treatment is provided. They can also work in the community, within district or practice nursing, in industry, or in the private health care sector. Oxford-based students have the opportunity to complete a community pathway in year 3, where students set on working in the community can develop their knowledge and experience of community nursing. Opportunities also exist to work abroad, for the Armed Forces or to specialise in research, nurse education or management.

The Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR) can provide interested nursing graduates with a structured research career pathway opportunity, developed in partnership with local NHS partners.

We also offer a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) opportunities for qualified nurses who wish to undertake further study at post-qualifying and postgraduate level.

Accreditation

Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).