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BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 years

Become the nurse patients remember for the right reasons. NMC-approved and practice-based, our Adult Nursing degree pairs hands-on simulation and staggered assessments with real NHS Trust clinical placements across the West Midlands from year one.

Shaped by real patient feedback and backed by a 90% student satisfaction rating for learning resources (NSS, 2026), your nursing journey starts here.

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Become the nurse patients remember for the right reasons. NMC-approved and practice-based, our Adult Nursing degree pairs hands-on simulation and staggered assessments with real NHS Trust clinical placements across the West Midlands from year one.

Shaped by real patient feedback and backed by a 90% student satisfaction rating for learning resources (NSS, 2026), your nursing journey starts here.

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BSc (Hons)
Start date(s)
5 April 2027, 13 September 2027
UCAS Code
B740
Course specifications
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Course length
Full-time (3 years)
Campus location
University: Walsall Campus,University: City Campus
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
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Why choose this course?

Choose the University of Wolverhampton's BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree if you want a hands-on, practice-based route into a career that puts people first. From your very first term, you'll build clinical skills in state-of-the-art simulation suites, then apply them in real placements with NHS Trusts and community partners across Wolverhampton, Walsall and the wider West Midlands - one of the UK's most diverse regions for patient care.z

  • Practice from day one, safely. Rehearse real clinical scenarios — from a road traffic collision to an acute mental health crisis — in our immersive simulation suites before you ever set foot on a ward, so your first placement builds confidence, not anxiety.
  • One assessment at a time. We stagger every assessment across the year and give you a dedicated “Get Set” preparation week before each one, so you're never juggling deadlines.
  • A calendar you can actually plan around. You'll receive your full course calendar for all three years up front — placements, assessments and welcome weeks included.
  • Choose your path in Year 2. Tailor your learning with an optional module in an area that matters to you — from safeguarding and palliative care to global health nursing and emergency care.
  • Learn alongside the people you'll care for. Service users help shape and deliver our curriculum, so skills like taking a blood pressure or breaking difficult news are grounded in real lived experience, not just theory.
  • A say in where you train. You'll rank your preferred NHS placement providers, helping you build local knowledge and relationships that often lead to a job offer at the Trust where you trained.
    Non-repayable NHS funding. Eligible students receive at least £5,000 a year through the NHS Learning Support Fund - money that doesn't need to be paid back. 

 

What's unique about this course?

  • Staggered assessment model - only one summative assessment live at any time, with four consistent assessment types (clinical practice, written work, simulated assessment, exam) repeated every year, so you build real familiarity and confidence rather than facing a different format each time.
  • Eight specialist optional modules in Year 2 - safeguarding and vulnerability, traumatic loss and bereavement, compassionate palliative care, out-of-hospital emergency care, living with long-term conditions, clinical supervision and coaching, global health nursing, and dependency and addiction - letting you start shaping a career focus most Adult Nursing degrees don't offer until much later.
  • Simulation-first skills training across three campuses (City, Walsall and Telford), including an immersive suite that can recreate a road traffic accident or a mental health crisis, mock wards, a bedsit and terraced house, and Panopto-enabled playback for reviewing your own practice from a patient's-eye view.
  • NMC-recognised from day one - this course is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for registration as a qualified Adult Nurse, so your degree leads directly into professional practice, not just a qualification.
  • Placements with six local NHS Trusts, chosen in order of your preference, building the local relationships that give many of our graduates a head start into employment.

What happens on the course?

Our new BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree will provide you with the expertise you will need to become a registered nurse.

The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice.

Theory

We use a blended approach to deliver theory-based content where you will have the opportunity to learn in a variety of different environments. We use classroom based, online teaching and gamification to explore opportunities to learn and grow. There are a wide variety of assessment methods giving students with diverse learning styles an opportunity to shine. The lived experience of people in our community is incorporated into our curriculum to support your understanding and awareness of real-world scenarios.

Practice

We offer a range of learning activities and clinical skills training within our state-of-the-art skills labs, at either Wolverhampton or Walsall Campus, to prepare you for your clinical placements. We offer opportunities to explore hospital and community nursing, in a wider range of settings, from NHS, voluntary and private sectors across a wide geographical area. During your third year you will have the opportunity for an elective placement of your choice (subject to availability).

Placements on the course

Roughly half of your degree is spent in real clinical practice - a requirement set by the NMC, which asks for at least 2,300 hours of theory and 2,300 hours of supervised clinical practice before you can register. You'll train across a genuinely varied mix of settings: primary care and GP surgeries, community and district nursing, and hospital wards and specialist units with six local NHS Trusts — giving you an appreciation of the whole patient journey, not just the ward.

  • You help choose where you train. We share a full list of placement providers and you rank your preferences, helping you build knowledge of — and relationships with - your local Trust.
  • Every placement starts with a full induction, so you always know what's expected before you begin.
  • A dedicated “Get Set for Practice” week each year prepares you for what's ahead.
  • Shifts reflect real nursing life, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, so you experience the different types of care patients receive around the clock.
  • Placements grow local ties. Many students go on to be employed by the Trust where they trained.

During your placements, you will gain an appreciation for the entire patient journey across all health and social care settings. This will enable you to evaluate and interpret person centre care by experiencing the surrounding circumstances, environment or background of the population that we serve transforming theory from an isolated idea into real world knowledge.

Strengthening Communities Through Partnership

At the University of Wolverhampton, we're proud to maintain strong collaborative relationships with our practice partners across Burton, Dudley, Sandwell, Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton. These partnerships ensure our nursing students receive exceptional clinical experience and professional development opportunities while contributing to the healthcare needs of local communities.

When you apply to the University of Wolverhampton, we provide you with a list of all of our placement providers. You then get to select a first and second choice of geographical area as to where you would like to spend your time in practice. Students always evaluate this well as it means you get to know a local Trust – the Trust gets to grow expand their own workforce, and you as the student have a greater chance of earning securing employment a job at the end of your course. You will gain hands-on experiences in a variety of hospital, community and excellent nursing/residential homes, where you work alongside a range of healthcare professionals. You will experience opportunities for inter-disciplinary learning across all nursing pathways and with midwifery, social work and social care. with a range of healthcare professionals.

Placements will be undertaken in and around one of these six NHS Trusts:

Placements may be undertaken in private, voluntary and independent health or social care setting within these geographical areas.

Find out more information on nursing placements and locations.

All placements are with an approved provider, monitored in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council ensuring you gain the hands-on professional experience required for Registration.

Employability on the course

School Vision:

‘The School of Nursing and Midwifery believe that its role is to provide graduates equipped to meet the present and evolving health needs of a individuals and populations both locally, regionally, nationally and internationally’

Underpinning Framework:

  • embedding graduate attributes throughout the curriculum
  • identifying, valuing and building an individual’s employability skills at all levels
  • building relationships with employers
  • Preparing students for both their first job and their future career
  • make the school the first choice for career building CPD

From your very first placement, you're supported by a named Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor - real professionals who guide your development, sign off your competencies and help you build the confidence to lead. You'll track your progress using the Electronic Practice Assessment Document (EPAD), and in your final year you can choose an elective placement to broaden your experience in an area you're passionate about.

  • Graduate eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a qualified Adult Nurse - a professional qualification recognised across the UK healthcare system.
  • Regular, structured feedback from supervisors and assessors throughout every placement, not just at the end.
  • A yearly Careers Fair connecting you directly with NHS and healthcare employers.
  • Dedicated interview preparation and job application support from our Careers Department.
  • A clear route into further study, specialist practice or postgraduate qualifications once you're registered.

Where an Adult Nursing degree can take you
Once registered, our graduates go on to work as:

  • Ward, outpatient or specialist nurses (for example, in A&E or Intensive Care)
  • District or community nurses
  • Health visitors or school nurses
  • GP practice or hospice nurses
  • Specialist practitioners, educators or researchers as your career develops

 

Course Modules

Module: 4NH041
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

Aim of the module    This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of nursing practice, professional values, and person-centred care. It provides the application of theoretical and practical foundation for safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing across diverse health settings.   What will I cover in the module?  This is a practice module comprising placement learning. Your practice will be continuously assessed using the Practice Assessment Document (EPAD), through which you will demonstrate achievement of NMC‑defined proficiencies, effective communication, and the application of professional values appropriate to part one of the programme. Successful engagement with supervised practice placements, reflection, feedback, and assessment processes will support your progression through Part One.

Module: 4NH043
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

Aim of the module This module develops the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional values needed for safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based nursing practice. You will learn how the human body functions, explore psychosocial influences on health, and practise essential clinical skills in simulation. You will begin to understand your role as a nurse, apply the NMC Code to practice situations, and build confidence in communication, patient safety, and reflective practice. What will I cover in this module? Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Psychosocial Development – Body systems and their functions – Lifespan growth and development – Psychosocial influences on health – Common conditions, including anxiety, depression, memory loss, diabetes, respiratory and cardiac disease, neurological conditions, cancer, skin problems, immune deficiencies, psychosis, and stroke Basic Clinical Skills in Simulation – Vital signs – Infection prevention and control – Manual handling and patient safety – Hygiene and comfort care – Introduction to medicines administration Professional Values and Identity – Applying the NMC Code – Compassion, respect, integrity – Reflective practice – Dignity and advocacy Communication Skills – Active listening and empathy – Communicating with patients, families, and the MDT Legal and Ethical Foundations – Consent and capacity – Duty of candour – Safeguarding Clinical Documentation Standards – Nursing process – Accurate record‑keeping – Legal aspects of documentation – Safe use of electronic health records – Confidentiality and data protection Evidence‑Based Practice (EPB) – What is EBP? – Research and guidelines – Using evidence to inform care Simulation‑Based Learning – Orientation to simulation – Scenario‑based learning – Feedback and debriefing – Building confidence through practice

Module: 4NH044
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

Aim of the module    This module will enable you to understand the professional standards and values that guide nursing practice, reflect on your own behaviours, and develop effective communication skills for building trust, sharing information clearly, and working collaboratively. You’ll learn how these principles support patient safety, person-centred care, and teamwork in healthcare settings. What will I cover in this module?  Professional Standards and Regulatory Frameworks Introduction to professional standards in nursing practice Overview of regulatory bodies and their roles (e.g. nursing councils, healthcare regulators) Legal and ethical principles: confidentiality, consent, accountability Professional boundaries and scope of practice Escalation of concerns and whistleblowing Personal Values and Professional Identity Exploring personal values and their influence on behaviour Professional attitudes: empathy, respect, integrity, accountability Reflective practice and self-awareness Developing a professional identity in nursing Able to communicate effectively in digital media, while managing digital identity, reputation, wellbeing and safety on social media platforms. Communication in Nursing Practice Principles of effective communication: verbal, non-verbal, written Active listening, empathy, and therapeutic communication Communicating with diverse populations and across cultures Barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them Understand the legal, ethical and security requirements around using and collecting data, in line with confidentiality guidance. Communication for Person-Centred and Collaborative Care Building trust and therapeutic relationships Interprofessional communication and teamwork Documentation and handover as communication tools Communication approaches to support person-centred care

Module: 4NH042
Credits: 30
Period: 1
Type: Core

Aim of the module This module introduces the art and science of adult nursing. You will explore bio-psycho-social factors influencing health and wellbeing, including the impact upon the person, their family and carers. This module will combine the science of evidence-based care with the art of compassionate practice. What will I cover in the module? Evidence-Based Practice and Academic Foundations Introduction to evidence-based practice in adult nursing Finding and using credible sources (e.g., NICE guidelines, clinical research, policy documents) Introduction to academic writing, referencing, and critical reading Applying evidence to support safe and effective nursing care Working with communities to support health lifestyles and prevent illness Professional Values and Identity Compassion, respect, and integrity in adult nursing care Advocacy, inclusion and person-centred care. Building and maintaining professional boundaries and collaborative relationships with individuals and their families/carers Reflective practice and understanding the role of the Adult Nurse. The Art of Adult Nursing Listening and responding to the lived experience of individuals, families and carers, Biopsychosocial factors impacting health and wellbeing Cultural, ethical, and legal considerations in adult nursing practice Fostering empathy and dignity while promoting effective and supportive communication in adult nursing care.

Module: 5NH044
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

Aim of the Module This module builds on the foundations of nursing practice introduced in Part 1. It focuses on developing clinical decision-making, evidence-based care, and enhanced communication skills. You will consolidate your ability to deliver safe, person-centred care in increasingly complex situations and demonstrate growing autonomy in practice. What will I cover in the module?  This is a practice module comprising placement learning. Your practice will be continuously assessed using the Practice Assessment Document (EPAD), enabling you to demonstrate consolidation of NMC‑defined proficiencies, effective communication, professional judgement, and increasing responsibility within practice settings. Successful engagement with practice placements, reflection, feedback, and assessment processes will support your progression through Part Two.

Module: 5NH060
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

Aim of the module This module develops your clinical skills and decision-making through simulated practice. Building on first-year learning, you will work in realistic scenarios that reflect the complexities of everyday nursing care. The module strengthens your ability to apply theory to practice, deliver safe and compassionate care, and work effectively within healthcare teams. Through feedback and reflection, you will develop critical thinking and professional behaviours that support your progression as a nurse. What will I cover in this module? Responding to Altered Pathophysiology and Cognitive Decline Early recognition and response to deterioration using NEWS2, SBARD and ABCDE; understanding the pathophysiology of common conditions; managing cognitive decline and its impact on communication, safety and care planning; maintaining comfort, dignity and safety for adults with changing health needs. Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Use of assessment frameworks (e.g. Roper-Logan-Tierney, A–E); prioritisation and clinical judgement models; planning and evaluating care in simulations; use of digital tools and electronic documentation; reflective practice to enhance decision-making. Professional Accountability and Ethical Practice Professional boundaries; ethical dilemmas including consent, capacity, safeguarding, and resource allocation; interprofessional collaboration and communication; advocacy and upholding professional standards. Healthcare Policy, Law, and Standards Key legislation and legal responsibilities in adult nursing; impact of policy on care delivery, patient outcomes and nurse accountability; regulatory frameworks and governance. Simulation-Based Learning and Reflection Simulation scenarios involving deterioration, safeguarding, and cognitive decline; structured debriefing; peer, self and formative feedback; integration of simulation with theory, and professional identity development.

Module: 5NH051
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Core

Aim of the module   In this module, you will explore essential legal and regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, and professional standards that guide nursing care for adults. You will learn how these principles influence decision-making around consent, capacity, and safeguarding, and reflect on your own values and accountability. You will also consider common ethical challenges in adult care and develop advocacy and digital literacy skills to support safe, person-centred nursing care that promotes dignity. What will I cover in this module?   Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Overview of UK healthcare law (e.g. duty of care, negligence, consent) Professional accountability and regulation (e.g. NMC standards, fitness to practise) Confidentiality, data protection, and information governance Ethical Principles and Decision-Making Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice Ethical dilemmas in adult nursing (e.g. end-of-life care, resource allocation) Moral distress and ethical resilience Professional Identity and Values Reflective practice and self-awareness Professional boundaries and integrity The nurse’s role in upholding ethical standards Advocacy and Safeguarding Patient rights and empowerment Decision making in partnership Consent and capacity Safeguarding adults: responsibilities and procedures Working with individuals, families and communities to reduce health inequalities Digital Literacy in Professional Practice Safe and ethical use of digital technologies in healthcare Electronic health records and documentation standards Cybersecurity and protecting patient data Professional communication via digital platforms (e.g. email, telehealth) Legal and ethical implications of digital tools in nursing

Module: 5NH056
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module  This optional module will give you the opportunity to explore the complexities of long-term conditions and develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and professional values that underpin holistic, person-centred nursing care. You’ll engage with real-world challenges such as co-morbidities, diagnostic overshadowing, and health inequalities, while discovering how evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches are driving improvement in care delivery for long term conditions. Through a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, you’ll learn how to support individuals, families, and communities to live well and maintain quality of life when facing long-term health challenges. What will I cover in this module?  Understanding Long-Term Conditions Definitions, prevalence, and impact on individuals, families, and communities Diagnostic overshadowing and co-morbidities Holistic Care Approaches Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs Health promotion and self-management strategies Evidence-Based Practice Current guidelines and best practice frameworks Integration of research into care planning Adopting innovations in care delivery across different settings (i.e. tele-health; virtual wards) Person-Centred Care Empowerment, shared decision-making, and advocacy Cultural competence and inclusivity Collaborative Working Role of multidisciplinary teams Communication strategies and partnership working Ethical and Professional Considerations Autonomy, dignity, and safeguarding Professional accountability and NMC standards

Module: 5NH054
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module  This optional module supports you in developing a thoughtful and critical understanding of the principles and frameworks that guide palliative and end-of-life care. You will examine key theories and evidence-based approaches to symptom management, communication, and collaborative working across care settings. The module encourages you to consider cultural sensitivities and diverse perspectives to ensure care that is compassionate, inclusive, and ethically grounded for individuals and families during life-limiting illness. You will also explore how innovation and continuous improvement can enhance practice and contribute to the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. What will I cover in this module?  Theoretical Foundations: Palliative care principles, holistic care models, ethical frameworks. Evidence-Based Practice: NICE guidelines, symptom control, psychosocial and spiritual support. Cultural and Diversity Considerations Cultural competence in palliative care Addressing health inequalities and barriers to access Supporting diverse spiritual and religious needs Professional, Legal, and Policy Frameworks NMC Code, consent, advanced care planning, DNACPR decisions Mental Capacity Act, advance directives, legal documentation National and local policy frameworks for end-of-life care Communication: Breaking bad news, shared decision-making, cultural sensitivity. Collaboration: MDT roles, interprofessional working, coordination of services. Reflection & Resilience: Compassion fatigue, self-care, professional accountability.

Module: 5NH052
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module  In this optional module, you will develop your understanding of vulnerability and safeguarding and learn how to apply evidence-based approaches to protect vulnerable people in complex safeguarding situations. You will explore risk assessment principles, legal and professional responsibilities, and strategies for delivering safe, person and family centred care. The module will also introduce innovative and improvement-focused approaches to safeguarding, helping you to gain confidence and think creatively about solutions to enhance safe and effective nursing care in different health and social care settings. What will I cover in this module?  Foundations of Safeguarding Definitions and principles of safeguarding Understanding vulnerability: factors that increase risk (age, disability, mental health, social determinants). Historical context and lessons learned from previous safeguarding failures Legal and Professional Frameworks Key UK legislation Professional codes of conduct and accountability (NMC Code). Confidentiality, consent, and lawful information-sharing protocols. Risk Assessment and Management Principles of risk assessment: identifying and mitigating risks. Balancing autonomy and protection: ethical dilemmas in safeguarding decisions. Evidence-Based Approaches Guidelines and research to inform safeguarding practice. Critical appraisal of safeguarding interventions. Person-Centred and Inclusive Care Strategies for ensuring dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Advocacy: empowering individuals and supporting voice and choice. Multidisciplinary Collaboration Communication and escalation pathways Innovation and Improvement in Safeguarding Digital tools and technology for safeguarding (alerts, data analytics). Creative problem-solving for complex safeguarding challenges.

Module: 5NH055
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module  This optional module aims to inspire you to think critically and creatively about how healthcare innovation and improvement can transform out-of-hospital emergency care. You will explore contemporary approaches, frameworks, and technologies that shape safe, person-centred practice, while developing the confidence to apply evidence-based strategies and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The module encourages you to challenge assumptions, embrace change, and build resilience as you prepare to deliver compassionate, inclusive care in dynamic and unpredictable environments. What will I cover in this module?  Foundations of Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care Scope and principles of emergency care outside hospital settings Legal, ethical, and professional frameworks (NMC standards, consent, safeguarding) Assessment and Decision-Making Rapid assessment and triage in community and pre-hospital environments Risk management and prioritisation Evidence-Based Interventions Stabilization techniques and immediate care strategies Managing acute episodes in chronic conditions Communication and Collaboration Working with multidisciplinary teams Effective handover and documentation Person-Centred and Holistic Care Supporting children, adults, families, and communities during emergencies Cultural competence and inclusivity in crisis situations Professional Values and Resilience Ethical dilemmas in emergency contexts Maintaining professionalism under pressure Safety in lone working Technology and Innovation Monitoring in emergency care Use of emergency equipment and digital tools

Module: 5NH057
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module   This optional module helps you develop an understanding of clinical supervision and coaching as essential tools for your professional development and for delivering safe, high-quality care. You will explore how clinical supervision supports accountability, learning, and resilience in practice, and how coaching techniques can empower you to improve patient outcomes. The module introduces theoretical frameworks, evidence-based approaches, and ethical considerations to ensure your supervision and coaching strategies foster innovation and continuous improvement for quality and excellence in nursing care. What will I cover in this module?  Theoretical Foundations: Models of clinical supervision (e.g., Proctor’s Model) and coaching frameworks relevant to nursing and MDT practice. Impact on Patient Care: How clinical supervision and coaching improve safety, quality, and person-centred outcomes. Evidence-Based Practice: Research supporting clinical supervision and coaching for team effectiveness and patient experience. Ethical and Professional Considerations: Confidentiality, boundaries, and accountability in supervisory relationships Communication Skills: Giving and receiving feedback, reflective dialogue, and supporting learning across MDTs. Collaborative Practice: Engaging MDT members in supervision and coaching to enhance integrated care. Resilience and Wellbeing: Using clinical supervision to manage stress, moral distress, and promote self-care. Link to Quality Improvement: How clinical supervision supports clinical governance and continuous improvement in patient care.

Module: 5NH059
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module : This optional module enables you to critically understand the complexities of addiction, covering substance-related addictions (such as alcohol, drugs, and medication); and behavioural addictions (such as gambling, gaming, hoarding and digital dependency), and their impact on children, adults, families, and communities. You will explore theoretical frameworks, evidence-based interventions, and ethical considerations to deliver person and family centred care aligned with NMC standards, while fostering innovation and improvement in nursing practice. What will I cover in this module?  Types of Addiction: Substance-related: alcohol, opioids, stimulants, cannabis, prescription medication misuse. Behavioural addictions: gambling, gaming, internet use, shopping, hoarding. Theoretical Models: Biopsychosocial model, disease model, harm reduction approach, recovery-oriented practice. Impact of Addiction: Physical health consequences, mental health comorbidities, social and economic effects on families and communities. Perinatal effects of addiction, including foetal and infant development. Evidence-Based Interventions: Motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural strategies, relapse prevention, harm reduction techniques. Core Nursing Interventions and Professional Practice: Screening and assessment. Health education and promoting self-management. Supporting detoxification and medication-assisted treatment. Advocacy and reducing stigma in care delivery. Coordinating care and referrals to specialist services. Managing personal biases, emotional resilience, and professional boundaries. Ethical and Legal Considerations: Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, consent, confidentiality. Communication Skills: Building trust, managing disclosure, supporting families. MDT Collaboration: Working with mental health teams, social services, voluntary sector, and addition specialists.

Module: 5NH058
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module   This optional module aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the health concerns that shape care on a global scale. It will enable you to examine major public health challenges and their impact on individuals, families, and communities, including health inequalities, social determinants, and the global burden of disease. Ethical decision-making will underpin the module, preparing you to deliver compassionate, inclusive, and accountable care in diverse global contexts. What will I cover in this module?  Global Health Frameworks and Policy: WHO strategies, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Universal Health Coverage and relevance to nursing practice. Determinants of Health: Social, economic, environmental, and political factors influencing health outcomes globally. Global Burden of Disease: Communicable diseases (HIV, TB, malaria), Non-communicable diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease), Emerging health threats (pandemics, antimicrobial resistance). Health Inequalities and Equity: Impact on individuals, families, and communities; strategies to reduce disparities in access and outcomes. Nurse’s Role in Global Health: Delivering culturally competent, person-centred care in diverse settings. Health education and promotion for disease prevention and lifestyle change. Vaccination programs and outbreak response. Advocating for vulnerable populations and addressing health literacy. Evidence-Based Interventions: Screening, Early detection, Community-based care models. Ethical and Legal Considerations: Human rights, consent, and safeguarding in global health contexts. Communication and Collaboration: Working across cultures and languages; Understanding personal biases, Cultural humility, Professional accountability in global health nursing. MDT and interagency partnerships in global health initiatives.

Module: 5NH053
Credits: 30
Period: 2
Type: Optional

Aim of the module  In this optional module, you will explore innovative and evidence-based approaches to improving care for individuals experiencing traumatic loss and bereavement. You will critically engage with models of grief and bereavement, examine the psychological impact of trauma and consider how these insights can drive improvements in practice. You will learn to navigate complex contexts such as sudden death, suicide, perinatal loss, and disaster-related bereavement, while developing cultural competence to support diverse mourning practices. Through this, you will discover how innovation can enhance person-centred care and ethical decision-making. What will I cover in this module?  Theoretical Foundations Models of grief and bereavement Psychological Impact: Trauma responses, PTSD, complicated grief, and mental health implications. Traumatic Loss Contexts: Sudden death, suicide, homicide, perinatal loss, young sibling or parental loss; disaster-related bereavement. Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions: Diverse mourning practices, cultural competence in bereavement care. Evidence-Based Interventions: Crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, referral pathways for specialist support. Communication Skills: Breaking bad news, supporting families, managing emotional distress. MDT Collaboration: MDT roles in bereavement care and referral pathways Reflective Practice (self-care): Managing emotional impact, and self-care, resilience strategies, supervision for staff wellbeing.

Module: 6NH100
Credits: 30
Period: 3
Type: Core

Aim of the module    This module enables you to design and complete an independent, practice-informed project that demonstrates your ability to critically appraise evidence, apply ethical and professional standards, and communicate findings that contribute to safe, effective, and person-centred care.   What will I cover in the module?  Foundations of Inquiry and Project Design Identifying a relevant issue in nursing practice Developing a focused question or aim Ethical and professional considerations (e.g., NMC Code, consent, confidentiality) Evidence Appraisal and Literature Review Searching academic databases (e.g., CINAHL, PubMed) Using critical appraisal tools (e.g., CASP, PRISMA) Synthesising literature to support project rationale Methodological Approaches Overview of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods Service improvement or literature-based projects Data collection and analysis Academic Writing and Communication Structuring a project report Referencing and citation Presenting findings and implications for practice Professional Development and Reflection Time management and self-directed learning Reflecting on personal growth and readiness for registration Linking project outcomes to future professional roles

Module: 6NH101
Credits: 30
Period: 3
Type: Core

Aim of the module This module enables final‑year student nurses to consolidate and refine clinical skills through simulation and targeted skills bootcamps in preparation for professional practice. You will engage in realistic scenarios of increasing complexity reflecting the responsibilities and expectations of nursing care across diverse settings. Simulation and bootcamps offer a safe environment to practise assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The module strengthens clinical judgement, communication, advocacy, and leadership, building confidence, autonomy, and readiness for independent decision‑making and transition to NMC‑registered practice. What will I cover in this module Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Assessment Interpretation of complex presentations, including co‑morbidity and deterioration; application of advanced knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological systems; care of people with sepsis, stroke, diabetes, frailty, and mental health vulnerability; use of diagnostic indicators and escalation tools (e.g. NEWS2, SBARD). Clinical Reasoning and Decision‑Making Advanced assessment and prioritisation across acute and long‑term care; evidence‑based planning and evaluation; use of digital decision‑support tools; reflective practice to enhance judgement and accountability. Leadership, Professional Identity, and Advocacy Leading care within multidisciplinary teams; delegation, prioritisation, and communication in complex care; management of care transitions and discharge; constructive feedback and appropriate challenge; ethically complex situations (e.g. end‑of‑life care and capacity decisions); reflection on leadership, resilience, and readiness for registration; upholding professional standards; addressing health inequalities; promoting inclusive, culturally competent care using lived experience in simulated case studies.

Module: 6NH102
Credits: 30
Period: 3
Type: Core

Aim of the module  In this module, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and values to lead with integrity in adult nursing practice. You will explore leadership theories, healthcare policy, and evidence-based strategies while learning to apply ethical decision-making frameworks and influence positive change. By focusing on integrity, accountability and leadership, you will be prepared to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care and drive improvements in quality and patient safety within interprofessional teams. What will I cover in this module? Leadership Theory and Strategy: Classical and contemporary leadership models (e.g. transformational, authentic, systems leadership) applied to adult care settings Strategic thinking and influence in adult health services, including acute, community, and long-term care Distinctions between leadership and management in adult nursing roles and responsibilities Ethical Leadership: Values-based leadership, moral courage, and ethical decision-making in adult care Reflective practice and emotional intelligence in leading adult nursing teams and services Policy, Power and Influence in Adult Health Services: Health policy and leadership in the NHS and adult care pathways Organisational culture and systems thinking in adult nursing environments Apply knowledge of finance, resource allocation and safe staffing levels Leading for equity, inclusion, and social justice in adult healthcare delivery Collaboration and Communication: Interprofessional leadership and team dynamics in adult care settings Conflict resolution, negotiation, and assertiveness in multidisciplinary adult care teams Leading through communication, presence, and advocacy in adult nursing practice Change, Innovation and Improvement: Quality improvement and service transformation in adult health services Leading innovation, digital health, and technology adoption in adult nursing Building resilience and adaptability as a leader in adult nursing

Module: 6NH103
Credits: 30
Period: 3
Type: Core

Aim of the module This module prepares you for autonomous professional practice as a Registered Adult nurse. It focuses on leadership, complex decision-making, facilitating learning of others and advancing clinical skills. You will demonstrate proficiency in coordinating care, managing risk, and leading quality improvement initiatives, ensuring readiness for registration and transition to practice. What will I cover in the module? This is a practice module comprising placement learning. Your practice will be continuously assessed using the Practice Assessment Document (EPAD), through which you will demonstrate consistent achievement of NMC‑defined proficiencies, effective communication, professional judgement, responsibility and autonomy appropriate to entry to the profession. Successful reflection, feedback, and assessment processes will support your progression through Part Three, culminating in readiness for professional practice and entry to the register.

Potential Career Paths

Gaining your BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing will open up the prospect of many jobs in clinical practice, hospital or community settings, research, teaching or managerial roles. Registered nurses (RN) continue to study after they have qualified, often in a specialist area, as they develop their career path. Adult nurses often comment that this qualification has ‘opened doors’ to exciting career opportunities in healthcare.

With experience, as an RN you can take additional qualifications enabling you to work in the community or district nursing, health visiting or school nursing. Adult trained RNs often work in GP practices and hospice settings. In hospitals, adult RNs may work in wards, outpatient clinics or specialist areas such as Accident and Emergency or Intensive Care Units.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

From your very first placement to the day you register as a qualified nurse, we're with you every step of the way.

  • Train where it feels real. Our skills labs at City and Walsall campuses are built to put you in the room before you're in the room. At City Campus, our immersive simulation suite can be transformed in minutes — recreating a road traffic collision, an acute mental health crisis, or an intensive care ward — so you build confidence handling pressure long before your first shift. At Walsall, our expanded clinical skills facilities include mock hospital wards, a mock bedsit and terraced house for community-style care, and an anatomage table for hands-on anatomy learning, all filmed and played back through Panopto so you can review and reflect on your technique.
  • Learn from people who've been there. Our teaching team brings real experience from A&E, critical care, community nursing, cancer care, and ward leadership — so what you're taught comes from the wards, not just the textbooks.
  • Get placements that set you up for a job. You'll train across six NHS Trusts — Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell, Burton, and Shrewsbury — plus private healthcare settings, giving you the breadth of experience employers look for and a real shot at being hired by the Trust you train with.
  • Be supported financially. As a nursing student, you're eligible for an NHS Training Grant of at least £5,000 a year, on top of your tuition fee loan, with extra funding available for childcare and travel to placements.
  • Join a course shaped by patients. Our curriculum is developed with input from people with real care needs, so you're learning what matters most to the people you'll one day care for.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), our BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree gives you everything you need to register as a qualified adult nurse and start making a difference from day one.

Who will teach you on this course?

You will benefit from the team’s expertise, which draws on a wealth of different experiences including: A&E, critical care, community care, specialist cancer care, and experience as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Ward Managers.

Want to find out more...why not attend one of our Open Days, where you will have the opportunity to talk to staff and students who are currently studying and find out more about the course and our facilities.  Open Day - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk) 

Nursing facilities tour

By graduation, you won't just hold a nursing qualification - you'll have the clinical knowledge, hands-on capability and professional judgement to practise safely and lead with compassion. Our course maps everything you learn against three simple questions: what you Know, what you can Do, and who you Become as a professional.


Knowing - clinical knowledge & evidence-based practice

  • Apply up-to-date nursing knowledge and research to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care.
  • Think critically and make informed decisions when assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care - including in complex or fast-changing situations.

Doing - communication & leadership

  • Communicate clearly and confidently with patients, families and multi-professional health and care teams.
  • Lead and collaborate with others to improve care quality and safety, adapting to a changing healthcare environment.

Being - professional & ethical practice

  • Act professionally and ethically, using critical reflection and research to inform evidence-based decisions and solve problems.
  • Promote fairness and inclusion in healthcare, using research and personal learning to support people from all backgrounds.

Location Mode Sep intake Fee Year
Home Full-time £9790 per year 2026-27
International Full-time £17600 per year 2026-27

Additional Course Costs

Mandatory Costs

  • International checks (INTCC) as part of the DBS are required and costs vary by country.
  • Uniform and ID badges are provided for this course, however the University of Wolverhampton reserves the right to charge for extra uniform should this be required
  • You will be required to provide appropriate foot wear at a cost of approximately  £25-£40  

 

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.


If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.

All eligible nursing students on pre-registration courses will also receive a Training Grant of at least £5,000 per year that is not means-tested and will not have to be repaid.

GCSEs at grade C+/ 4 in an English-based subject and Maths or equivalent qualifications (e.g. Key Skills Level 2/ Learn Direct Level 2/ Functional Skills Level 2).

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses

PLUS EITHER

  • 104 UCAS points
  • A Levels - grades BCC
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades DMM
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades D*D
  • CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma at a B grade
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (104 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 15 credits at distinction)
  • T Levels - overall grade of Merit
  • Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees
  • Foundation degrees /HND/ HNC

Not met the entry criteria for this course?   Did you know you could study Nursing within 4 years?  Why not discover more information about our new Foundation Year courses and what you need to get onto them.  Please visit Foundation Year Courses to find out more about what opportunities we have for you

Have you also considered other careers in Health?  Did you know we also offer:

  • Learning Disability Nursing
  • Coming soon our self-funded apprenticeship  
  • Degrees in Public Health, Social Care and Health Studies
  • Podiatry 

Please visit the Institute of Health for more information

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

Evidence of digital literacy and technological literacy capability will be determined by successful completion of your application.

 

Other Requirements

Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and reference (academic or employer).

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for a values-based selection process and will be subsequently required to meet a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Occupational Health requirements.

Read further information regarding interview preparation

 

Additional Information

For students joining this course in September 2025, the first year of study will take place at Telford Campus. The remaining years of the course will be completed at our City Campus.

During the Nursing course you will be required to attend placements.   When you are asked for your choice of placement area we will endeavour to meet your request however we must emphasise that this cannot be guaranteed and therefore you must ensure you are able to travel to the final placement area you are allocated.

Please note if you are on a Student Visa and do not pass a module, you may be required to pause your studies and retake the module in a future semester, this is known as stepping off. If you are stepping off you may be required to take a leave of absence and return to your home country while you are not actively studying. The Student Visa Compliance and Advice team will then support you through the process of applying for a new visa when you are ready to resume your studies.

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check:

Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.  We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us

There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.

Skilled Worker Visa Requirements:

Applicants who are in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa or are a dependent of a Skilled worker are not eligible to be considered for this course. 

Contextual Offers

The university recognises that many students have additional barriers in progression to university, whether this be through disability, as a care leaver, from an area of deprivation or another factor. The university wishes to provide additional support for these students through the contextual offer scheme. If you are eligible, the University will apply a contextual Admissions decision, in the form of a reduced offer letter by up to two grades or 16 UCAS tariff points. Find out more.

Don't have GCSE English and/or Maths? Take our Equivalency Assessments

We understand that not everyone is able to achieve GCSE Maths and English for a variety of reasons. Our equivalency assessments provide an opportunity for you to further your English and/or Maths skills ready for your studies, as well as being able to meet part of the entry requirements for many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our online equivalency assessments are free of charge and accepted as the equivalent to a GCSE for the majority of our courses, however applicants of Initial Teacher Training courses will need to sit an on-campus equivalency test which costs £35. Find out more about our equivalency tests.

Advice to hesitant students: "I would tell them to go and visit the ward they are designated and speak to the staff, to be at ease and mentally prepare themselves for the shift patterns and the overall experience, go with an open mind and to not be afraid of asking questions when unsure."

Amazing teams, great learning opportunities."

- Fatima Gaye Camara -

 

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

By studying an undergraduate or postgraduate pre-registration programme you are eligible for a Tuition Fee loan. of up to £9,790. The loan will support your studies and enable you to start a rewarding career in healthcare.


Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) .


NHS Learning Support Fund

All eligible nursing , midwifery and most allied health professionals' students on pre-registration courses will also receive a Training Grant of at least £5,000 per year that is not means-tested and will not have to be repaid.

An additional payment of up to £3,000 per academic year will be available to eligible students;

• £2,000 for students with children towards childcare costs

• £1,000 Special Subject Payment on certain shortage specialism courses

Among others, the shortage specialisms have been confirmed to include:

• Mental health nursing

• Learning disability nursing

• Podiatry

Please note that this additional NHS funding is not available for students on the Foundation Year of a 4-year degree


Additional funding:

The Learning Support Fund also offers students additional support while studying for their degree. This includes:

• Additional travel and accommodation costs to clinical placements over their normal daily travel costs

• An exceptional hardship fund of up to £3,000 per student per academic year


You can find more information on the NHS Business Services pages.

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Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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