PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme is a four-year professional degree Learning is equally divided between University and practice learning environments

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
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 second is to link health with ill health providing you with an understanding of the biological basis of disease processes You will undertake further clinical placements and further develop your communication and relationship skills and nursing procedures

YEAR 3
In Year 3 the Junior Honours you will advance your study of adult nursing research for evidence-informed nursing practice pharmacotherapy and human disease and pathology The focus of third 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 you with 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 the Senior Honours you will advance your study of health and social care policy leadership professionalism in nursing and global health challenges The focus of 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

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it