Nursing - Adult (Hons) Birmingham City University

Overview

The Nursing - Adult (Hons) at Birmingham City University is designed to transform students into skilled, compassionate, and emotionally intelligent healthcare professionals. This comprehensive programme ensures that graduates are fully prepared to meet the complex health needs of adults across their entire lifespan in various clinical settings.

Why Nursing - Adult (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

Students benefit from a significant £5 million investment in state-of-the-art skills and simulation facilities at the City South Campus. These facilities include mock operating theatres and hospital wards that replicate real-world environments. The university's strong links with practice partners across the West Midlands provide diverse placement opportunities in hospitals, homes, and community settings. Additionally, 91% of students have rated the learning resources as excellent, reflecting the high standard of support available.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18570 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to integrate theory with practice, moving from fundamental nursing principles to advanced field-specific leadership. Modules may include:

• What is Nursing?
• Assessing Needs and Planning Care
• Providing and Evaluating Care
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Professional Practice
• Improving Quality and Safety in a Global Context
• Medicines Management and Applied Physiology
• Leadership and Decision Making

Careers with Nursing - Adult (Hons)

Graduates are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling them to practice professionally in the UK and overseas. Employment opportunities are vast, with graduates securing roles within the NHS and the private sector. Common work environments include general practice surgeries, schools, community clinics, and acute hospital wards. The programme also provides a robust foundation for further postgraduate study, such as a Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice or doctoral research.