Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programme is a four-year professional degree. Learning is equally divided between University and practice learning environments.

Year 1

In year 1, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the professional and wider social context of nursing and health. In addition, you will study a range of sciences, including social sciences, anatomy, physiology, microbiology and biochemistry. You will also develop fundamental care skills and undertake clinical placements in hospital and community settings.

Year 2

In year 2, you will study adult nursing and deepen your knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences and ethics. Biomedical science subjects include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and pharmacology. Your core nursing courses will include the study of nursing theory, social policy, and research methods.

The focus of your study in year 2 is to provide a biological basis for linking health with ill health and disease processes. You will undertake more clinical placements and further develop your communication skills, relationship skills and knowledge of nursing procedures.

Year 3

In year 3, you will advance your study of adult nursing, research for evidence-informed practice, pharmacotherapy and human disease & pathology.

The focus of year 3 is on developing a holistic and integrated approach to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-informed nursing care and therapeutic interventions for people with a range of health conditions. You will advance your study of clinical skills providing an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills for holistic person-centred assessment.

Looking forward to your career as a registered nurse, you will learn the skills required to supervise nursing students and to consolidate your learning in relation to communication and relationship skills, preparing you for an array of opportunities on your clinical placements.

Year 4

In year 4, you will advance your study of health and social care policy, leadership, professionalism in nursing and global health challenges.

The focus of year 4 is to advance your understanding of the wider societal, environmental, economic, and political factors that impact on the health of people and populations and the ways in which you can influence healthcare.

You will have the opportunity to investigate an area of interest related to nursing and healthcare through a written dissertation. The final clinical placement is also incorporated into this year.