Nursing (Adult) With Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

By applying to this Nursing (Adult) With Foundation Year (Hons) at University of Derby we  will equip you to deliver exceptional care as a confident, capable and compassionate adult nurse.

Key facts

• A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditions
• Our nursing courses are ranked 11th in The Guardian University Guide 2019
• Benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including clinical skills suites and our state-of-the-art immersive suites
• Learn from a highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions
• The Foundation Year course leads on to the full Adult Nursing degree. that is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council meaning when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a nurse, as long as you meet the NMC’s requirements.

Careers

• We offer full support to help you achieve your career goals, including guidance on applications, CVs and interview techniques. Health care organisations large and small attend our annual employer fairs as part of their recruitment drives. Some of our students are fortunate enough to have several job offers by the time they complete their course.
• The graduates from Nursing (Adult) With Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby have gone into hospital-based roles on a variety of wards, intensive care units, coronary care units, theatres and A&E departments. Others have secured posts within community teams, private hospitals, nursing homes, health and social care settings, and the voluntary sector. Many take up roles in settings where they gained experience on placement.
• As a registered nurse, you could also pursue career opportunities in the armed services, prisons, travel companies and charitable organisations, to name but a few. Some of our graduates have even gone on to work overseas.