NURSING (ADULT)
BSc(Hons)
Brighton: Falmer or Eastbourne
Studying adult nursing at the University of Brighton enables you to work closely with patients and their families as part of a versatile team of health and social care professionals including doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. You will learn how to tailor individual care for adults with a range of clinical needs. We will support you in becoming a caring and compassionate professional who delivers skilled, evidence-based care in partnership with patients, families and communities. Our focus on interdisciplinary learning enriches your experience while preparing you for professional practice. You will also have the opportunity to experience nursing abroad through our international placements. Your teaching will be based at either our Falmer campus in Brighton or our Eastbourne campus, and there are varied placements across Sussex in both hospital and community settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
What you’ll learn Year 1 You are introduced to the profession of nursing and begin your development of the required knowledge and skills. You will develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Year 2 You continue to build your skills and knowledge in professional practice. You will start to develop the principles of adult nursing and gain an insight into the wide range of clinical settings in which nurses work such as public health, acute services, community and research.
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Final year You will complete an extended project and develop your professional practice further in the areas of leadership, physical assessment and complex care needs.
How you’ll learn
You’ll spend 50% of the course on placement in hospital and community settings with local NHS trusts, private and voluntary organisations. You will participate in simulation learning in our well-equipped clinical skills and simulation suites, allowing you to apply theory to practice in a supported environment.
Where could your degree take you?
This course provides a solid foundation for working in numerous healthcare settings, and for further development in clinical practice, education, management and research. The majority of our graduates leave university with a firm offer of employment.
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SUBJECT AREA Nursing UCAS CODE B7L0 DURATION Full-time 3 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A-levels BBB, must include a science or social science subject at grade B. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a health or science subject. IB 30 points. UCAS tariff 120 points Access to HE diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Health studies, nursing or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction. Additional requirements GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) • With Access diploma: maths and English language. • With all other qualifications: at least five subjects including maths, English language and science. Mature students Anyone over 21 is considered a mature student. If you already have work or other experience that demonstrates your potential we will take this into account in addition to the grades you have achieved in examinations. More detail and further professional requirements can be found online, www.brighton.ac.uk/courses. English language requirements see page 221. Fees and funding page 222–223
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