Adult Nursing (Hons) University College Birmingham

Overview

Adult Nursing (Hons) at University College Birmingham blends theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on clinical experience, preparing you to deliver evidence-based care across diverse healthcare settings, while developing the critical thinking and leadership skills needed for a rewarding nursing career.Our adult nursing degree course provides the perfect environment and opportunity for you to get hands-on training and practical experience. We have outstanding facilities including a replica hospital ward, where you can practise and hone your clinical skills, while our network of healthcare contacts will enable you to take on invaluable industry placements in a variety of settings, from NHS trusts to community care.

On our university nursing course, you will learn from our expert clinical practitioners and develop a strong understanding of human development, key body systems, pharmacology and safe management of medicine, as well as the personal and technical skills needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across the settings.

Work placements

Practice placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our Hired team can help find the ideal placement for you.

Our BSc Adult Nursing 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.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)