Nursing (Adult) [Petroc Satellite Nursing Centre]

In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.

As a nurse, you can make a huge difference to people's health and wellbeing. Offered in partnership with Royal Devon University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and taught at Petroc in North Devon, the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree aims to give you the experience and skills to join this demanding yet deeply rewarding career.

The University of Greater Manchester offers this BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) degree in an innovative partnership with Royal Devon University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, using facilities at Petroc in northern Devon. Taught at Petroc by University of Greater Manchester staff, the programme is designed to prepare you for a successful career caring for people over 18. There is a shortage of qualified nurses in the UK, so the career opportunities are excellent.

You'll spend 50% of your time in practice learning experience at our partner trust, and studying with the University will complement and enhance your learning in the workplace. We'll support you as you learn to care for adults with acute and long-term illnesses, in hospital and at home, and gain expertise in health promotion and disease prevention.

Together with our partner trust, we'll work to prepare you to become a confident, professional nurse able to deliver and lead adult care within an ever-changing health and social care environment. On successfully completing the nursing qualification, you'll possess the knowledge and skills you need to perform as an independent, highly competent, compassionate nurse who can be trusted to maintain professional standards and protect the public.

If you're an ambitious nursing associate or assistant practitioner, you may be able to join this course at Level 2 (HE5) and top-up your existing foundation degree to achieve the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) in two years or less. This is a popular route for healthcare practitioners that recognises and values prior learning and experience. The top-up option is a well-recognised pathway to career advancement.