Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult) - Practice Based Pathway (Jan)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Nursing

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 points

About this course

Course Overview

Want to become a registered nurse with the convenience of practice-based learning within your local healthcare provider? This Practice-Based Pathway into Adult Nursing is workplace-based. You'll spend your placement time learning alongside practitioners and academics. You can choose from one of four healthcare providers.

Why study with us

  • On this unique programme, you'll learn in small groups. We combine the delivery of theory and practice within the same week for most of the course, offering an attractive work-life balance.

  • The course is split 50/50 theory and practice, incorporating clinical skills and simulation.

  • You’ll be taught by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals academic staff.

    What you'll do

  • You'll make your choice of Home Trust from the following four providers; Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust (Blackburn and Burnley), University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust or Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Preston).

  • You'll spend your time in practice, learning alongside qualified practitioners. You'll spend one to two days a week being taught theory by Lancashire Teaching Hospital academics using a hybrid model of either face-to-face learning on campus at Preston College or via distance learning.

  • An average week will consist of a mix of theory and practice, ensuring you are always prepared and confident to take your skills out of the classroom into real-life practice.

    Accreditations

  • This course is validated by the NMC, the nursing and midwifery regulator for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    Future careers

    The BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult) Practice-Based Pathway will prepare you for a career as a registered nurse at your chosen local healthcare provider. During your course you'll build relationships with existing practitioners and students on your course, preparing you for a rewarding and successful career as an Adult Nurse in your local community.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2232 Registered community nurses
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals
    2235 Registered mental health nurses
    2234 Registered nurse practitioners
    2233 Registered specialist nurses
    2236 Registered children's nurses

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing