Nursing Studies (leading to professional registration as an Adult Nurse)

Course description

Learn to care for patients with a range of needs and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to register as an Adult Nurse. This programme is designed for graduates with some healthcare or relevant experience. 

Solve problems with experienced practitioners

You will develop problem-solving skills that address the complex care needs of patients in healthcare today. Our team of experienced healthcare practitioners will help you develop practical skills to provide the best possible care. You’ll also cover the latest nursing theory, making sure you have the underpinning knowledge to practise safely and effectively.

We will also nurture your leadership, teamwork, communication and resilience - all crucial for becoming a capable and compassionate nurse.

Clinical experience

You’ll spend a significant amount of time in hands-on placements, under the supervision of qualified practitioners. Your placements will take place in a range of community and clinical settings in Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield.

You will also have the opportunity to practise clinical skills before going out on placement at our state-of-the-art clinical skills facility, which features simulated wards, resuscitation suites, simulation theatres and homes, classrooms and equipment.

NHS Learning Support Fund

As a Nursing student, you can apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund to help support your studies, which you won’t need to pay back. This includes a training grant of £5,000 per academic year, money back for clinical placement travel costs, as well as extra funding for students with dependent children or those facing hardship.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It will give you the skills and knowledge you need for entry into the NMC professional register as an Adult Nurse.

Modules

Core modules

The course is 50 per cent theory and 50 per cent practice, based on four core units of study:

• Foundations in Health and Nursing
• Patients with Acute and Short-Term Needs
• Patients with Long-Term Conditions and Complex Needs
• Transitions to Practice: Managing and Organising Care

Duration

• 2 years full-time

Assessment

You'll undertake a variety of assessments during the programme, including exams, presentations, written assignments and clinical assessments while on placement.

Your career

After successfully completing the MMedSci Nursing Studies course, you will be able to work as a Registered Nurse and improve the lives of adults with a range of needs. 

The graduate prospects for a newly qualified nurse are huge. Students have established careers in hospital and community settings, become GP practice nurses and gone onto advanced roles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and management.

Student profiles

Being on placement is one of my favourite parts of the course. While on placement I feel really well supported both by the academic staff at the University and my mentor.

Samantha Treloar

PG Dip Nursing Studies

Entry requirements

This course is not presently open to international applicants. We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.

You'll need a minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (eg social sciences, human sciences, biomedical sciences, public services). You'll also need GCSE Mathematics, English and Science.

You must meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to the course start date in November each year.

MMedSci work experience requirements

The MMedSci Nursing Studies (Adult) programme is designed specifically for graduates with a degree in a relevant subject and at least 650 hours of relevant experience. The course is similar to the last two years of the BMedSci course – think of your existing degree and experience as equivalent to the first year.

The 650 hours can comprise a range of experiences. We are looking for you to demonstrate experience working with the public in a ‘helping’ capacity, through paid employment, voluntary work, or a mixture of the two. The following list includes some examples, but isn’t exhaustive:

• Working as a healthcare assistant
• Working as a support worker
• Working as an advisor or teacher
• Volunteering or working with homeless people or as a befriender to older adults
• Supporting children or people with mental health problems or disabilities
• Caring for a family member

If you are shortlisted we will ask you to provide verifiable proof of this experience. If you have cared for a relative or friend, you will need to ask a registered practitioner - such as a nurse, GP or social worker - to confirm your hours for them to be counted towards the 650-hour requirement.

If you have any questions about your experience please contact the admissions tutor using the details at the bottom of the page.

All students will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health screening.

You’ll be required to demonstrate an awareness of, and commitment to, the core values of the NHS which aspires to provide the highest standards of excellence, professionalism and public accountability, and gives priority to the interests of patients. We base our selection decisions on these values and how well you are able to express them on your application and performance on our selection day.

While we value your caring experience it is still important that you meet the academic entry requirements of the programme. If you are currently studying towards meeting the entry requirements then you are welcome to apply. If you meet first-degree requirements but aren’t sure if your GCSE/equivalent qualifications are sufficient then please contact us to discuss this. To apply for the programme you must be able to demonstrate that you have a good standard of secondary education.

Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Speaking and Reading and 6.5 in Writing, or equivalent.