Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing)

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) course at Aston University aligns to the key principles of the NHS Constitution, derived from extensive discussions with staff, patients and the public. These principles inspire passion in the NHS and provide a common ground for cooperation in achieving shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. Upon successful completion of the course, you can apply for registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult).

You will study topics fundamental to nursing, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build your knowledge and skills over the course of three years. You will develop the skills needed to care compassionately for patients, and explore theories and concepts to boost your understanding of patient nursing needs.

You will be kept up to date with the leading improvements in health and social care which will prepare you for professional practice.

A large amount of your learning will be the application of theory into practice, such as delivering care to people and their families at home, in the community, or in the hospital environment. The programme will help you to understand the key health priorities for adults, to consider how you can enable people to live healthily, manage acute illness, and adapt to living with long-term health conditions.

Practice learning placements are a large part of your study experience. You will spend 50% of your study time in practice, which will be undertaken in various clinical environments. This will support you in gaining experience in different clinical areas in organisations that offer specialist services. You will also have the opportunity to experience a placement in an alternative setting in the UK, or abroad. We also partner with high-level NHS Trust clinical environments in the West Midlands, which provides a collaborative approach to learning, clinical placements, and quality assurance.

This three-year course runs over 45 weeks each year. There are 3 year-long modules, incorporating both theory and practice.