Adult Nursing

Our Adult Nursing degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding profession in the healthcare field as a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered adult nurse.

You will:

• Have the opportunity to apply for a NHS bursary covering tuition fees and living costs, helping you focus on your studies while preparing for a rewarding career in nursing in Wales

• Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Healthcare Simulation Centre, where lifelike scenarios let you practice and refine your skills under the guidance of experienced professionals

• Study a course ranked 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction and Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects*, meaning you’ll study in a supportive, high-quality learning environment and graduate with excellent opportunities to start your nursing career with confidence

• Have access to a wide range of work placements across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, allowing you to develop professional skills, practical experience, and employability while studying

• Study a course approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning successful completion of the course allows you to register as an adult nurse and start your career in healthcare immediately

• Benefit from variety of teaching methods, including interactive lectures, case studies, online forums, and simulation, so you’ll develop both practical and academic skills in ways that match how healthcare professionals work, preparing you for your future career

Course Modules

This programme has three core modules in each year of the programme. We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to deliver the course. For example, we use interactive lectures, online forums, case studies and simulation.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)

In year one, you will focus on the fundamental care skills required to practice as a caring, kind, compassionate professional who values and respects the individual needs of the patient, family and carers.

MODULES

• Fundamentals of Practice

• Managing Vulnerability in Society

• Foundations of Health and Wellbeing

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)

In year two, you will focus on the provision of evidence-based, compassionate and safe care for acute and chronically ill patients.  The focus will be upon the delivery of person-centred care and the promotion of healthy behaviours.

MODULES

• Developing the evidence-based practitioner

• Meeting the needs of patients & families in acute and chronic illness

• Promoting Healthy Behaviours

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

In year three, you will focus on coordinating and managing change, enhancing people’s health outcomes and personal and professional development to prepare you for becoming a registered nurse.

MODULES

• Innovations in Practice

• Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Care

• Leading & Managing Nursing Care