Adult Nursing at University of Roehampton - UCAS

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Course summary

Why this course?

  • We are ranked in the top 10 best universities in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024)
  • This programme aligns with professional healthcare standards and is approved by Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Split your time between learning at university and gaining hands-on experience in placements with our clinical partners
  • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students
  • Study this programme in two locations: at the University of Roehampton's main campus, or at our Croydon University Centre.
About this course: Our programme focuses on primary care and community nursing, giving you the skills to provide exceptional care in a range of settings to support the needs of people in the community. Topics include:
  • How the human body works
  • How to help people stay healthy
  • How to treat and support people with long-term and acute illnesses
  • Learning to develop a holistic approach to assessing and supporting both physical and mental wellbeing of others
Skills: Throughout the course, you will gain practical skills and experience through a range of clinical placements, such as:
  • Community nursing (district nurses)
  • Primary care (general practice nurses)
  • Public health nursing (health visitors)
  • Care homes
  • Hospices
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Acute hospitals
You will also spend a significant amount of time learning in our Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC) which offers realistic community and in-hospital settings. Here you will safely practice clinical skills with other students, service users, carers, role players and hi-tech patient simulators under the guidance of experienced clinical and academic staff. Career opportunities: Our BSc Adult Nursing offers a strong foundation for your future nursing career. You will be able to work in a wide variety of roles in community nursing teams, GP surgeries, care homes, hospices, rehabilitation centres, hospitals and more. Our aspiration is to educate nurses who will be highly sought after by employers, and for Roehampton nurses to become future leaders of the profession. You will learn about nursing as a profession and its central role within modern health and care services. You will also learn about the shift towards integrated care in the community as part of the NHS Long Term Plan (https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/). Student support available 24/7 At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week. Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it. We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking (on our main campus), hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

Modules

The following modules are all compulsory. Year 1 Developing Professional Relationships in Nursing Applied Human Biology for Nursing Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion Assessing Needs and Planning Person-centred Care Nursing Practice Part 1 Year 2 Preventing and Managing Deterioration Management of Long-term Conditions Pharmacology and Medicines Management Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Nursing Practice Part 2 Year 3 Development of Self and Others for Nursing Practice Leading and Coordinating Integrated Care Enhancing the Safety and Quality of Care Nursing Practice Part 3

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to apply

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

Additional entry requirements

Health checks

Occupational health clearance is a pre-enrolment condition which may include compulsory vaccinations where necessary.

Interview

You will be interviewed by a panel in a values based approach to assess against the qualities outlined in the NMC code.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band

We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at [email protected] to clarify.

English Language requirements

https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
83%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £18000 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please note the fee amounts listed are from 2023. In some cases fees will increase for the following year.

Sponsorship information

Nursing students are eligible to apply for a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including a wide range of scholarships, free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.

Adult Nursing at University of Roehampton - UCAS