Teaching methods
Teaching methods vary from module to module, but may include:
- Case-based learning
- Clinical skills sessions
- Lectures
- Placements
- Practical classes
- Seminars
- Small group learning
- Self-study
- Tutorials
- eLearning
Medical School Building, Nottingham, UK
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BSc Hons | BBB | September 2024 | B730 | 3 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BSc Hons | BBB | September 2024 | B730 | 3 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
5 in one of: HL Biology, HL Chemistry, HL Physics, HL Psychology, HL Sociology
7.0 (7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing). GCSE English language at grade 6 (B) or above may also be accepted.
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country
A levels
BBB including B in one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology, PE, Sociology
GCSEs
Five GCSEs (grades 9-4) including English and Maths. We do not accept GCSE Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.
GCSE qualifications obtained outside of the UK may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
Does not acccept year 2 applications
1 science Subject at B (A Level) or Distinction (BTEC)
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.
All offers are also subject to a successful interview and satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Visit our application process page to find out more about personal statements, work experience and interview- how to prepare and what to expect.
You should consider work experience or extracurricular activities to boost your application. This can include experience in the caring environment or other environments, such as working in a cafe. You need to identify any skills that you have gained from this experience and reflect these in your personal statement and interview.
In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.
More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.
We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 10 months on the 1 September of the year you start your course.
We can make a contextual offer if you're an athlete competing at a high level and are offered a Sports Scholarship. We recommend that you complete the expression of interest form as soon as possible so that your elite athlete status can be confirmed prior to an offer being made. More information and how to apply can be found on the UoN Sport pages.
As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
A levels
BBB including B in one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology, PE, Sociology
GCSEs
Five GCSEs (grades 9-4) including English and Maths. We do not accept GCSE Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.
GCSE qualifications obtained outside of the UK may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
5 in one of: HL Biology, HL Chemistry, HL Physics, HL Psychology, HL Sociology
Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
Does not acccept year 2 applications
1 science Subject at B (A Level) or Distinction (BTEC)
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements.
All offers are also subject to a successful interview and satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Visit our application process page to find out more about personal statements, work experience and interview- how to prepare and what to expect.
You should consider work experience or extracurricular activities to boost your application. This can include experience in the caring environment or other environments, such as working in a cafe. You need to identify any skills that you have gained from this experience and reflect these in your personal statement and interview.
In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.
More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.
We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 10 months on the 1 September of the year you start your course.
We can make a contextual offer if you're an athlete competing at a high level and are offered a Sports Scholarship. We recommend that you complete the expression of interest form as soon as possible so that your elite athlete status can be confirmed prior to an offer being made. More information and how to apply can be found on the UoN Sport pages.
As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.
Our Health Sciences with a Foundation Year provides an alternative route onto our degree if you do not meet the entry requirements for the course and you are a UK student.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Placements can be located within four large NHS trusts and local private or independent healthcare providers, in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. They take place in a range of settings including medical, surgical, acute care and community nursing.
In order to undertake a placement, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements and clearance requirements as set by the University and meet any requirements specified by the placement host.
There is an 'elective placement' opportunity during the programme which you will arrange yourself, with some support from the school. This is an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of nursing, in an area that you're most interested in personally.
To find out more about placements and the elective placement for Nursing (Child) see our placements webpage.
Please be aware that elective opportunities, study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements, internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
Placements can be located within four large NHS trusts and local private or independent healthcare providers, in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. They take place in a range of settings including medical, surgical, acute care and community nursing.
In order to undertake a placement, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements and clearance requirements as set by the University and meet any requirements specified by the placement host.
There is an 'elective placement' opportunity during the programme which you will arrange yourself, with some support from the school. This is an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of nursing, in an area that you're most interested in personally.
To find out more about placements and the elective placement for Nursing (Child) see our placements webpage.
Please be aware that elective opportunities, study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements, internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. This includes travel, accommodation, uniform, and printing.
Most of the books needed are accessible through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies. You will be required to purchase smart, practical trousers and suitable shoes for clinical placement.
Travel to your placements is self-funded and costs will vary depending on location. However, you may be eligible for some costs to be reimbursed so please check with the NHS Bursary student website or with the University of Nottingham Student Services for further advice.
As a nursing student, you'll receive an additional payment of at least £5,000 a year of government funding, which you will not need to pay back. Full information can be found here.
Sports Scholarships
Full details of these can be found here.
We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. This includes travel, accommodation, uniform, and printing.
Most of the books needed are accessible through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies. You will be required to purchase smart, practical trousers and suitable shoes for clinical placement.
Travel to your placements is self-funded and costs will vary depending on location. However, you may be eligible for some costs to be reimbursed so please check with the NHS Bursary student website or with the University of Nottingham Student Services for further advice.
As a nursing student, you'll receive an additional payment of at least £5,000 a year of government funding, which you will not need to pay back. Full information can be found here.
Home students*
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
Sports Scholarships
Full details of these can be found here.
Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.
You'll learn how to provide excellent care for children in many different settings, and gain experience supporting family members with understanding their children's healthcare needs.
Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn to attend to the healthcare needs of children and their families and care for their personal wellbeing. We nurture your creativity, critical judgement and ability to lead as you develop your clinical skills. You'll be prepared for whatever challenges you might face as a practising nurse or healthcare leader.
Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.
You'll learn how to provide excellent care for children in many different settings, and gain experience supporting family members with understanding their children's healthcare needs.
Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn to attend to the healthcare needs of children and their families and care for their personal wellbeing. We nurture your creativity, critical judgement and ability to lead as you develop your clinical skills. You'll be prepared for whatever challenges you might face as a practising nurse or healthcare leader.
Find out more on the School of Health Sciences undergraduate study pages.
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Mandatory
Year 1
Biosciences Applied to Nursing (1 and 2)
Mandatory
Year 1
Clinical Learning (1 and 2)
Mandatory
Year 1
Introduction to Professional Nursing
Mandatory
Year 1
Evidence Applied to Nursing Practice
Mandatory
Year 2
Biosciences and Introduction to Pharmacology
Mandatory
Year 2
Psychosocial Influences on Health
Mandatory
Year 2
Clinical Learning 3
Mandatory
Year 2
Clinical Practice: Application of Learning
Mandatory
Year 2
Using Evidence to Improve Nursing Practice
Mandatory
Year 2
Leadership for Nursing
Mandatory
Year 3
Preparing to Prescribe
Mandatory
Year 3
Advanced Clinical Learning – child field
Mandatory
Year 3
Development of Management and Leadership Skills for Practice
Mandatory
Year 3
Extended Literature Review (dissertation)
Optional
Year 3
Year three optional modules
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 20 June 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
The module considers:
These modules are at the heart of developing your knowledge, skills and resilience in practice. Their aim is to develop your clinical skills so that you are competent in practice, but also integrate your learning within the other modules to enable holistic care. There will be an emphasis on small group working with experts from experience and experts from practice. Several clinical assessments will take place in this module, from the relatively simple (i.e. hand washing) to complex assessment skills.
This module will consider what it means to be a professional nurse within current health practice, critically evaluating the role and purpose of modern nursing. The values and behaviours discussed in this module will be integrated and developed within clinical learning.
The module considers:
This modules considers:
What influences health? This module will critically review the psychology and social influences on health. The learning within this module will be integrated into clinical learning to promote holistic health assessment.
This module considers:
This module considers:
This module consders:
This module considers:
The module considers:
This module provides students with the opportunity to critically explore the skills, values and evidence base essential for supporting health and well-being in infants, children, young people and their families. This module will enable practising advanced clinical skills, including management of the deteriorating patient in a safe environment. Emphasis will be given to simulated caseload management.
This module considers:
This module considers:
Year three optional modules
In year three, you will select one optional modules, which could include the following:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cancer Care
Neonatal Nursing
High Dependency Care for Children
Assessment and Management of Wounds in Healthcare
Contemporary Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Assessment and Management of Pain
Clinical Decision making in Healthcare Practice
Change and Innovation in Mental Health
Please note optional modules may change in future years of this course, as a result of the coronavirus situation or other factors, such as developments in the curriculum. Where we have to make changes to modules, we will update this online prospectus as soon as we can.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods vary from module to module, but may include:
Assessment methods vary from module to module, but may include:
Assessment methods
You'll spend approximately 37.5 hours a week in theory and practice across a full-time academic year. The teaching contact time each week can vary depending on the module. During the theory phase, you may be in University for three 7.5-hour days per week and the other two days you will carry out independent study. Some weeks may include five days of teaching contact.
You will also complete a minimum of 2,300 hours of clinical supervised practice throughout your degree programme. During placement you can expect to be working full-time (approximately 37.5 hours), with some weekend, evening and night work also required.
All our BSc and graduate entry nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). After successfully completing any of these courses, you will be eligible to register with the NMC as a registered nurse.
Graduate destinations
You will have the experience needed to work within the NHS, private healthcare or within the voluntary and independent sector. You may also choose to pursue a career in teaching, research or management.
Average starting salary and career progression
98.30% of undergraduates from the School of Health Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £25,798.
HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017- 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
Our Medical School is based in Queen’s Medical Centre, one of the UK’s largest hospitals. There are dedicated clinical skills facilities including a dissection suite and teaching laboratories for medicine and healthcare students. The hospital is located opposite University Park Campus.
Our Medical School is based in Queen’s Medical Centre, one of the UK’s largest hospitals. There are dedicated clinical skills facilities including a dissection suite and teaching laboratories for medicine and healthcare students. The hospital is located opposite University Park Campus.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
3 years full-time
Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
BBB
UCAS code
B740
If you’re looking for more information, please head to our help and support hub, where you can find frequently asked questions or details of how to make an enquiry.
If you’re looking for more information, please head to our help and support hub, where you can find frequently asked questions or details of how to make an enquiry.