BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

About your course

Studying on our NMC accredited BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree will give you the opportunity to complete practice learning placements in a variety of settings, including hospital and out of hospital settings, and in simulated practice learning placements.

Qualify as an adult nurse with Liverpool John Moores University. When you choose our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree, you will gain the skills, experience and confidence to become a Registered Nurse delivering excellent patient care.

The degree is three years full time.

Adult nurses care for adults of all ages in both acute and long-term care. You will have lots of opportunities for practice learning experiences that reflect this. Placements cover a variety of settings, including the traditional hospital environment, and in the community, in places like nursing homes, home environments, clinics and treatment rooms. You will also have the chance to undertake civic engagement placement learning opportunities, such as working with charities. This wide range of experience will give you vital skills in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care and needs.

Our adult nursing degree combines practice with theory, and there is lots of support available to help you achieve your potential and progress through your course successfully. In each academic year, you will undertake five theory assessments: one for each module, and one practice module. We use a variety of authentic assessment methods that reflect real-world practice, such as simulated patient conversations and clinical skills tests.

You may also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Child Nursing or BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing courses. Or, if you already hold an undergraduate degree in any subject, you may be eligible to apply for our two-year qualifying MSc Adult Nursing programme.

Evidence of Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy

GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

BCC-BBC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: Maximum 20 points

Extended Diploma: DMM

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points including relevant subjects.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject

Irish Highers

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject. We will also accept the Irish FETAC in Nursing Studies. The following modules must be achieved at Distinction: Anatomy and Physiology, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Nursing

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

Employability

With an LJMU BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree, you will enjoy an exciting career opportunities both in the UK and overseas.

Successful completion of the course allows you to apply for registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Register, regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This can lead to careers in the health sector at home or abroad and in the private and voluntary sectors.

There are a growing number of nurse specialist posts in some clinical areas too. Some graduates prefer to pursue careers in teaching, research or management, or continue their studies with a masters programme.

95% of our adult nursing graduates go on to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Source: discoveruni.gov.uk)

Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service

A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website. There are opportunities for flexible, paid and part-time work through Unitemps, LJMU's in-house recruitment service, and we also offer fully funded Discovery Internships.

One-to-one careers and employability advice is available via our campus-based Careers Zones and we offer a year-round programme of events, including themed careers and employability workshops, employer events and recruitment fairs. Our Start-Up Hub can help you to grow your enterprise skills and to research, plan and start your own business or become a freelancer.

A suite of learning experiences, services and opportunities is available to final year students to help ensure you leave with a great onward plan. You can access LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-up Services after you graduate and return for one-to-one support for life.