Nursing Practice (Adult) BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University

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This degree combines professional placements in community healthcare settings with state-of-the-art simulation, which is embedded throughout our course and allows our students to experience real life scenarios within the safety of the University setting. Graduates will be eligible to register as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery council.

Our course:

reflects the core values of the NHS throughout the curriculum.
is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
is a practice-led programme supported by an innovative Practice Engagement Model.
centres around an evidenced-based, value-driven philosophy.
develops independence in learning.
offers diverse practical and theoretical learning opportunities.

Half your study time will be spent gaining real-world experience in NHS placements at hospital and community-based settings across two counties. Here youâll be able to develop your evidence-based clinical skills, critical thinking and leadership skills within a varied learning environment.

Our course:

reflects the core values of the NHS throughout the curriculum.
is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
is a practice-led programme supported by an innovative Practice Engagement Model.
centres around an evidenced-based, value-driven philosophy.
develops independence in learning.
offers diverse practical and theoretical learning opportunities.

Half your study time will be spent gaining real-world experience in NHS placements at hospital and community-based settings across two counties. Here youâll be able to develop your evidence-based clinical skills, critical thinking and leadership skills within a varied learning environment.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Adult)

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Adult))

Work placements

Your placements will be selected due to future career relevance, rather than location, so you may need to travel for your working experience.

We have excellent partnerships with:

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

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From day one, youll start to develop the essential care skills and will integrate theory with practice by completing a variety of clinical placements. Throughout the course, you will gain a plethora of skills and knowledge that you will be able to apply to future roles after graduation when you register as a fully qualified adult nurse.

You will spend 50% of your time in clinical practices across a variety of hospital and community settings. Your work could range from providing care during a time of sudden or severe illness, to helping someone manage a life-long illness.

From day one, youll start to develop the essential care skills and will integrate theory with practice by completing a variety of clinical placements. Throughout the course, you will gain a plethora of skills and knowledge that you will be able to apply to future roles after graduation when you register as a fully qualified adult nurse.

You will spend 50% of your time in clinical practices across a variety of hospital and community settings. Your work could range from providing care during a time of sudden or severe illness, to helping someone manage a life-long illness.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.

The course operates on a modular basis. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.

Professional body accreditation

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).

Professional body accreditation

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).

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Disciplines

School of Health

Science and Wellbeing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

Undergraduate (bachelors) degrees

To apply for an undergraduate (bachelors) degree you need one of the following qualifications:

Community College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum grade GPA of 2.5

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 28 points overall
Successful completion of a relevant International Foundation Year from a recognised UK Institution
For A-Level requirements, please see the ‘entry requirements’ section on the relevant course page

Integrated masters and two-year accelerated degrees

To apply for an integrated masters or two-year accelerated degree you need one of the following qualifications:

Community College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum grade of 2.8

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 30 points overall
Successful completion of a relevant International Foundation Year from a recognised UK Institution
For A-Level requirements, please see the ‘entry requirements’ section on the relevant course page

English Program Requirements

The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

Career

Careers

Graduate Earning potential

Nursing is a career that offers excellent prospects and earning potential. On qualification you will start on over Â£25k and with experience and further development & training you have the potential to reach positions in advanced clinical practice where you could earn over Â£49k.

Graduates from our Nursing Practice (Adult) degree have followed a diverse range of career pathways in a wide variety of clinical specialisms and roles. Roles range from staff nurse in an acute hospital or community-based setting, to specialist practitioner in areas such as cancer care, sexual health, long-term condition management or older adult care.

Employment opportunities for nurses are varied and exciting. Our graduates find work with a range of local and national employers in both the NHS and independent sectors, while others see opportunities abroad.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,000

How to Apply

Contact one of our approved overseas education representatives in your country
Use the ‘apply now’ button on the undergraduate course pages to apply through UCAS. (Visit the UCAS website for more information). To do this, you'll need:
- UCAS course code - you’ll find the four-digit code (e.g. P500) in our prospectus, on the course page or on the UCAS website.
- An institution code for the university – it's S72 for Staffordshire University.

Nursing Practice (Adult) BSc (Hons)

Staffordshire University

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