Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

You will be expected to study a minimum of 2,300 hours theory and 2,300 hours practice across the 3 years. The practical placements that you will take throughout this Adult Nursing course will be in a variety of health, education and social care settings.

The practical experiences in healthcare are gained within private, voluntary and independent sector areas including social care, community trusts and hospitals within Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.

This BSc Hons Adult Nursing Course is compliant with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.

The University of Northampton is one of only two universities in the country to belong to the European Nursing Module. This offers the possibility of a two week placement in one of around 24 different European countries.

Through this, you will experience a different health system, culture and life experience and gain an insight into the issues that are faced in an overseas nursing environment. This opportunity is available at a specifically negotiated time during your adult nursing degree, usually within the second or third stage of study.

You will have to meet the costs for this module yourself, though these are kept to the minimum possible and places are limited. The two weeks spent overseas for this module count as placement hours as agreed with the NMC.

At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.

If you join our full-time Adult Nursing BSc degree at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins*. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.

Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

To check out the full list of perks, visit our Student Perks page or dedicated International Perks page.

* UK fee payers only (see Terms and Conditions for further details)

How is the BSc Adult Nursing degree assessed?

All assessment is marked in accordance with the University’s regulations. There are a variety of assessments throughout the study, for example the students have simulations to work through, reflective accounts to write, essays, presentations, drug calculations exam and more. BSc Nursing students are also assessed in practice on the skills they are learning.

We supports the values stated in the NHS Constitution and these values are utilised in our recruitment and selection processes. Please visit the Health Education England website for more details.

Our external examiners are registered nurses who also hold recordable teaching qualifications approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

How will I practise my skills in nursing labs?

The nursing skills labs, based at our Waterside campus, are used throughout the Adult Nursing course to enhance learning in the clinical settings. The Nursing labs have a purpose-built clinical ward where students can learn and develop their clinical skills through practice-based, hands-on education. You will practise scenarios from a real-life hospital ward in a realistic, yet safe clinical environment.

The fully interactive VR (Virtual Reality) system and mannequins allow students to ‘treat’ people in a variety of nursing settings, giving them ‘as close to real-life as possible’ training. This includes actual conversations with the characters in the scenario and gives clinical feedback that is matched to the student’s learning objectives.

How will I be taught on the degree in adult nursing?

From September 2019 we have been offering an exciting new curriculum based on The Nursing and Midwifery standards for education 2018. The curriculum is innovative utilising an active blend learning approach and an extensive range of support. The curriculum offers placement learning opportunities throughout Northamptonshire and beyond, including Europe and International.

Is a career in adult nursing right for me?

Adult nursing is a rewarding career. As a qualified nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to provide care and help a wide range of adults with their health and wellbeing. Explore if the Adult Nursing profession is for you.

Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you in identifying the skills you’re learning during your nursing training, finding your strengths and securing practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

What is the Values Based Recruitment?

Values Based Recruitment is an approach which attracts and selects students, trainees or employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution. The purpose is to ensure that the future and current NHS workforce is selected against the values of the NHS Constitution, so that we recruit people with the right skills and values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care.