Nursing (Adult)

Discover the nursing job with your name on it. We’ll help to get you there.

Our adult nursing course offers a supportive, engaging path to becoming a confident, registered adult nurse. You’ll learn from experts who are immersed in active research, ensuring the most up-to-date knowledge to help people live better lives.

This degree has a 50:50 split between academic study and practical, hands-on clinical placements. You'll develop your skills as a nurse and apply your knowledge and skills caring for adults in today’s complex and ever-changing healthcare environment.

Throughout the course we aim to prepare you for a career as a compassionate, resilient and future-focused healthcare professional who advocates for patients while providing an excellent level of care. You’ll have the skills to work with patients, families and carers, as well as members of the nursing team and other allied health professionals. Leeds nurses who seek employment have consistently achieved a 100% success rate in securing jobs, though employment is not guaranteed.

Course highlights

• We’re ranked 6th in the UK for nursing (Complete University Guide, 2025).

• You will have access to excellent clinical skills facilities, which replicate working environments with simulated patients.

• We offer a wide variety of placements including those within the renowned Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare and private, independent and voluntary organisations.

• For some students able to meet specific criteria, there’s an opportunity to undertake an international placement experience in Year 3. You could also undertake a study abroad year. Find out more in the 'Study abroad and work placements' section.

• Our curriculum is informed by the world-leading research and delivered by experts with an exciting and dynamic approach to education.

• Nursing requires heart and soul. We’re here to celebrate the good days and support you through the harder ones. You'll have your allocated personal tutor and academic supervisor from day one to help you thrive here at the University of Leeds.

• We work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients and their families.

Accreditation
Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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

• Nursing and Midwifery Council