Nursing (Adult) (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

On this Nursing (Adult) (Hons) course offered at the University of Huddersfield you’ll learn how to respond to the physical, cognitive, and mental health needs of adult patients and service users across their lifespan. You’ll have the opportunity to gain key clinical skills and engage in simulation-based learning within a safe environment.

Key Facts

You’ll utilise human patient simulators to enhance your confidence, competence and understanding of patient care, and undertake clinical placements in various settings throughout the NHS, as well as in the voluntary and private sectors. Throughout your course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of nursing care and progress to understand complex needs and leadership and management. You'll develop a range of skills, including communication and decision-making, whilst maintaining professional values.

Adult nursing is a varied field of nursing which opens doors to a range of exciting career opportunities. Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this course has strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and private and voluntary organisations.

During your studies, you’ll learn from the experiences of service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group. You’ll be taught and supported by experienced lecturers, who combine their knowledge, experience, and skillset to deliver high-quality teaching in line with current practice. You’ll also be guided by experienced practice supervisors and assessors within practice, helping you to develop your nursing skills. You’ll also build your confidence, to become a competent, caring, and compassionate nurse.

The University’s new Daphne Steele Building is now open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus, enabling our Adult Nursing students to benefit from specialist, clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.