Course summary

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence. Are you looking for a rewarding journey that will shape your future and impact the lives of others? Let's build a future where you, as a nursing professional, can bring hope, healing, and comfort to those in need. Our course prepares you to succeed as a confident and compassionate nurse, making a positive impact on patients and the healthcare community. Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn how to attend to adult patients' healthcare needs while also focusing on their overall well-being. Our programme nurtures your creativity, critical judgement, and leadership abilities, enabling you to develop essential clinical skills. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and competence to excel in your nursing career. You’ll be prepared to face the challenges of being a practicing nurse or a healthcare leader. Why choose this course? • Winners of ‘Best Student Experience’ Student Nursing Times Awards 2025: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/simulated-road-traffic-accident-wins-national-award • Joint 4th in the UK and 38th in the world for Nursing (QS University World Rankings by Subject 2024). • Early and Extensive Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience from your first year with nine clinical placements across medical, surgical, acute, and community settings. ( find out more about placements https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/undergraduate/adult-nursing/placements.aspx ) • Train Where Excellence Happens: Learn in a major UK teaching hospital—the largest outside London—with a major trauma unit and MAGNET® recognition for nursing excellence. • Elective Placement Opportunities: Design your own learning journey with a self-arranged elective placement in Year 2, supported by our expert team. • Leadership in Practise: Develop your leadership and management skills during a final-year management placement, preparing you for senior roles. Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Skills Optional Specialisation in Year 3: Choose from Neonatal Nursing, Wound Care, Pain Management, Cancer Care, and Health & Literature. • Integrated Interprofessional Learning: Collaborate with students and academics across healthcare disciplines to build teamwork and communication skills. • Small Group Teaching: Enjoy a personalised learning experience with close support from experienced academics and clinical mentors. • Purpose-Built Clinical Skills Facilities: Practise in simulated environments that mirror real clinical settings. • Unique Anatomy Learning: Participate in anatomy prosection sessions for a rare, detailed understanding of the human body in clinical context. Evidence-Based, Research-Informed • Research Opportunities: Explore your interests through a dissertation project, contributing to the future of nursing Practise. • Evidence-Based Curriculum: Learn to apply the latest research and best Practises in every aspect of care. • OSCE Preparation: Build confidence with Objective Structured Clinical Examinations that assess your practical skills in real-world scenarios.