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Nursing (Adult)

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
3 Campuses
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Course summary

Gain specialist nursing skills and NMC registration in an additional field of practice with our one-year Graduate Diploma in adult nursing.

Take your existing nursing degree to the next level by learning how to assess and treat adults who are acutely unwell and/or have complex care needs.

You’ll learn all about person-centred care in the classroom and through hands-on placements, whether your interest lies in primary care or hospital settings.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to practice as a registered adult nurse.

Why ARU?

  • 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.

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

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Cambridge Campus
  • Chelmsford Campus
  • ARU Peterborough

Study options

  • Grad Dip • Full-time • 1 Years

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Application codes

Course code:
B743
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

Course code:
B743
Institution code:
A60

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