| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | - | - | - |
Passionate about wanting to make a difference to people's lives? Looking for a rewarding career that offers diverse opportunities? Your future in adult nursing starts here. On our Nursing (Adult) BSc you'll gain essential nursing knowledge and authentic clinical practice experience in our fantastic clinical simulation facilities and placement settings, enabling you to qualify as a competent and confident adult nurse.
Course overview Our programme places the patient at the centre of care delivery. You will grow into a nurse who can assess and manage the changing and complex needs of individuals, at what could be one of the most challenging times in their lives. Adult nurses care for individuals with diverse healthcare needs. From empowering patients with long-term conditions to working in a fast-paced clinical setting to support patients with acute illness, nurses can have a critical influence on patient outcomes.
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge required to be able to practice confidently and competently. It also gives you the opportunity to develop and refine your clinical skills in a safe and controlled setting before going onto clinical placement. Your first year will concentrate on meeting people's care needs. Years two and three will develop your capabilities to evaluate, provide and manage the care needs of individuals and groups of people.
We believe a multidisciplinary approach to teaching is the key to developing tomorrow's global health care workforce. You will benefit from inter-professional education by learning alongside other aspiring healthcare professionals such as medical students and pharmacy students. This exposure allows you to appreciate the role that each healthcare professional plays in every patient's journey - a critical factor for success within the clinical setting. Facilities Gain evidence-based practice experience that supports the ethos of dignity, care, and compassion for patients.
Learning is enhanced by our excellent facilities including an anatomy suite, Clinical Education Centre and high fidelity simulation facilities. Strengthening your employability Placements We have strong partnerships with placement providers including NHS trusts, and the private and voluntary sectors. An important part of becoming a nurse is gaining real experience in diverse environments. Field placements provide a range of experiences to expand your professional values and nursing skills linking the theory you have learnt in the lectures with practice.
This enhances your employability, increases your confidence, and fully develops your nursing expertise. 50% of your time is spent on clinical practice in in different health care settings. Placements take place within a 50 mile radius of Keele across NHS trusts and the independent health and social care sector. You will be supported in practice by clinical supervisors, assessed by a practice assessor, and reviewed by an academic assessor.
This ensures you practice safely, and allows you to learn from clinicians who have a wealth of experience in their field. You may have an opportunity to study abroad through elective placements with organisations like Work the World. Student support There is a strong system of support for you every step of the way of your course. You will be allocated an academic mentor at the beginning of the course.
You will have the support of the Faculty Student Experience and Support team who offer advice, guidance and one to one support to students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Extra assistance is available from the School's Disability Inclusion Tutor who provides an additional layer of support for all students, particularly for those who have additional learning needs. You will have access to a range of advice and support services at Keele which include; Learning Support and Academic Guidance Disability Support and Inclusion English Language Unit Student Advice at Keele (ASK) Student Support Services Occupational Health Department / University Health Centre Financial help Student nurses are eligible to receive an annual grant of at least £5,000 to help cover their living costs. Additional financial grants are also available for eligible students - more information and full eligibility criteria can be found here.
Related Courses Children's Nursing Mental Health Nursing Midwifery Eligible students can apply for a non-repayable £5,000 NHS grant per academic year Nursing and Midwifery Council approved programme Top 10 in England for Adult (General) Nursing (Guardian University Guide, 2025) Top 10 in England for Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide, 2026) 9th for Nursing and Midwifery (Daily Mail University Guide, 2026) For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.
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