22Nov
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Gain specialist nursing skills and NMC registration in an additional field of practice with our one-year Graduate Diploma in adult nursing. Take your existing nursing degree to the next level by learning how to assess and treat adults who are acutely unwell and/or have complex care needs. You’ll learn all about person-centred care in the classroom and through hands-on placements, whether your interest lies in primary care or hospital settings. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to practice as a registered adult nurse. Why ARU?
- Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements with top NHS Trusts.
- Build your skills in simulation suites offering realistic clinical scenarios.
- Prepare for roles in community, social and primary care services.
- Graduate ready to apply for registration and work as an adult nurse.
Modules
Into ARU Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Adult Personalised Care and Public Health in Adult Nursing Contemporary Adult Nursing Practice 3 Leading and Managing Quality Care in Adult Nursing Managing the Care of Adults with Complex Care Needs
Assessment method
You’ll spend the year mastering the theory and practice of adult nursing. As well as learning how to recognise and respond to acute deterioration in patients, and assess and manage adults with complex care needs, you’ll explore approaches to personalised care, and the provision of high quality patient care as a leader. You’ll complete two 12-week placements, allowing you to hone your practical skills and prepare to work as a registered adult nurse.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/graduate-diploma-nursing-adult#entry_requirements
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
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