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Nursing (Adult) [with Foundation Year]

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
3 Campuses
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Course summary

Take the first step towards a career in nursing with our NMC-validated adult nursing degree course.

As an adult nurse, you’ll make a difference to many people’s lives, including your own.

By studying nursing at ARU you’ll learn all about person-centred care and hone your skills out on placement. You now have the opportunity of deciding whether to focus most of your placements in the vibrant and community-centred world of primary care or the fast-paced environment of acute (hospital) settings.

Our 3-year course is accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) so, when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration and start your career as a nurse.

Why ARU?

  • Get a minimum of £5,000 per year non-repayable training grant.

  • Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements with top NHS Trusts.

  • Build your skills in simulation suites offering realistic clinical scenarios.

  • Prepare for roles in community, social and primary care services.

  • Access student loans and accommodation support if you’re pursuing adult nursing as a second career.

  • Graduate ready to apply for registration and work as an adult nurse.

Modules

Course modules

Year 1

  • Core Maths

  • Biology: Physiology

  • Preparing for a Career in Caring

  • Learning to Learn

  • Psychology

  • Embracing Diversity

  • Health and Wellbeing

Year 2

  • Into ARU

  • Foundations of Communication and Professionalismfor Nursing

  • Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing

  • Applied Health Science for Nursing Across the Lifespan

  • Epidemiology, Inequality, and Health Promotion for Nursing Across the Lifespan

  • Contemporary Nursing Practice 1

Year 3

  • Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing

  • Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing

  • Contemporary Nursing Practice 2

  • Assessing and Planning Care Across the Lifespan

  • Coordinating and Leading Integrated Care in Interprofessional Settings

Year 4

  • Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Adult

  • Personalised Care and Public Health in Adult Nursing

  • Contemporary Adult Nursing Practice 3

  • Leading and Managing Quality Care in Adult Nursing

  • Managing the Care of Adults with Complex Care Needs

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Cambridge Campus
  • Chelmsford Campus
  • ARU Peterborough

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
A60

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
A60

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.

If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.

Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees

International fee TBC

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