Course summary
This practical degree course will give you the skills and experience you need to care for adults in a range of healthcare settings (both hospital and community), who are experiencing acute illness, living with chronic illness or at the end of their lives. Designed with input from students, service users and our partners in the NHS, the course will prepare you for current nursing practice and will be approved against the Nursing and Midwifery Council Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. These standards set out the knowledge and skills you as the next generation of adult nurses will learn, to enable you to deliver world-class person-centred, evidence-based care. With equal time spent on practice placement and in the classroom, you will graduate ready to find rewarding work as an adult nurse. Course detail & modules On this course, you will learn how to deliver care to the high standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to face the challenges of nursing in the twenty-first century. You will learn how to: • provide, lead and coordinate care that is compassionate and evidence-based • care for people in healthcare settings including their own homes, in the community and in hospital • help promote health, protect health and prevent ill health • empower people, communities and populations to take control of their own health decisions and behaviours • care for people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs • care for people with complex mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs • care for people at the end of their life • work across health- and social care services • play a proactive role in multidisciplinary teams • think critically and apply your knowledge and skills • provide expert, evidence-based nursing care • be emotionally intelligent and resilient, while managing your personal health and wellbeing. Facilities and support We will provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence as you develop your skills. You will benefit from: • teaching staff who are highly committed, passionate subject specialists • a personal tutor to guide you through your course • regular personalised feedback on your progress in theory and practice components • access to a variety of practice placements, thanks to our many partners • high-tech, innovative resources that make your classes fun and engaging. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a simulation centre, virtual reality facilities and immersive rooms. These all play a major role in our approach to teaching and learning and are located at both our West London and Reading campuses. Adult Nursing placement partners Your placement is an essential part of your course. It will give you practical experience so that you can apply what you learn in a real-world setting. We currently partner with the following healthcare organisations: • London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust • West Middlesex Hospital • Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust • Private, voluntary and independent organisations.
How to apply
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £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
Provider information
University of West London
St Mary's Road
Ealing
W5 5RF