BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 36 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 24,200

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-03
2023-08-20

Program Description

Our programme places the patient at the centre of care delivery. You will grow into a nurse who can assess and manage the changing and complex needs of individuals, at what could be one of the most challenging times in their lives.Adult nurses care for individuals with diverse healthcare needs. From empowering patients with long-term conditions to working in a fast-paced clinical setting to support patients with acute illness, nurses can have a critical influence on patient outcomes.Our curriculum is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge required to be able to practice confidently and competently. It also gives you the opportunity to develop and refine your clinical skills in a safe and controlled setting before going onto clinical placement.Your first year will concentrate on meeting people’s care needs. Years two and three will develop your capabilities to evaluate, provide and manage the care needs of individuals and groups of people.We believe a multidisciplinary approach to teaching is the key to developing tomorrow’s global health care workforce. You will benefit from inter-professional education by learning alongside other aspiring healthcare professionals such as medical students and pharmacy students. This exposure allows you to appreciate the role that each healthcare professional plays in every patient's journey - a critical factor for success within the clinical setting.

FACILITIES

Gain evidence-based practice experience that supports the ethos of dignity, care, and compassion for patients. Learning is enhanced by our excellent facilities including an anatomy suite and Health Library. Innovative teaching methods including High Fidelity Simulation and skill-based development in our Clinical Skills Lab.

STRENGTHENING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY

PLACEMENTS
We have strong partnerships with placement providers including NHS trusts, and the private and voluntary sectors. An important part of becoming a nurse is gaining real experience in diverse environments. Field placements provide a range of experiences to expand your professional values and nursing skills linking the theory you have learnt in the lectures with practice. This enhances your employability, increases your confidence, and fully develops your nursing expertise. 50% of your time is spent on clinical practice in in different health care settings.Placements take place within a 60 mile radius of Keele across NHS trusts and the independent health and social care sector.You will be supported in practice by clinical supervisors and assessed by a practice assessor, and reviewed by an academic assessor. This ensures you practice safely, and allows you to learn from clinicians who have a wealth of experience in their field.You may also choose to study abroad through elective placements with organisations like Work the World.

STUDENT SUPPORT

There is a strong system of support for you every step of the way of your course. We have a peer mentoring system in place to help you and you will be allocated an academic mentor at the beginning of the course.You will have the support of the Faculty Student Experience and Support team who offer advice, guidance and one to one support to students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.Extra assistance is available from the School's Disability Liaison Officer who provides an additional layer of support for all students, particularly for those who have additional learning needs.You will have access to a range of advice and support services at Keele which include;
  • Learning Support and Academic Guidance
  • Disability Services
  • English Language Unit
  • Student Advice at Keele (ASK)
  • Student Support Services
  • Occupational Health Department / University Health Centre

FINANCIAL HELP

Student nurses are eligible to receive an annual grant of at least £5,000 to help cover their living costs. Additional financial grants are also available for eligible students - more information and full eligibility criteria can be found here.

Other Requirements

  • CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% The School will also consider applicants who hold a relevant Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or other health ­related higher education qualifications All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course.Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% 2 years of study must have been completed.
  • For IELTS Waiver : CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above. All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.Study should be taught in English. Otherwise IELTS is required.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.