Did you know?
We know that making decisions about where to study can be daunting, so here's some key facts about BSc(Hons) Adult Nursing.
1. You'll be employable
Our courses are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and there’s always a demand in the profession, both here in the UK and abroad.
2. You’ll be taught by experts
Our staff are all registered health care professionals with a wide range of clinical experiences (both in the UK and abroad) and interests to really enhance your learning. We’re also the largest provider of qualified staff to the NHS for health and social care services in the region.
3. You can be recognised for your achievements
We are very proud of our nursing students, and love to see them shine. Since at least 2015, we’ve had students nominated and shortlisted in the ‘Student of the Year’ categories of the National Student Nursing Times Awards – which is fantastic! We’ve had winners in 2015 and 2016, including Victoria Abrahams who won an award in 2016 for Adult nursing.
The success continues this year where we’ve picked up 10 nominations across several categories, including Naomi Fleming, Student of the Year – Adult Nursing. Watch this space to see how our students do at the awards ceremony in April, and just imagine – this could be you!
4. You'll get hands on
The structure of our course means that you’ll spend 50% of your time on placement, and 50% at the university. The placements are in blocks allowing you to really embed into your work environment, and get the most out of the time you spend there.
Birmingham is a large, multicultural city, and we have links with several hospitals across the region (including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital), which will give you access to a plethora of cultures and conditions to really enhance your knowledge and training. You’ll also have clinical practice sessions on campus so its hands on all the way!
5. You'll access fab facilities
Our excellent facilities include our skills rooms such as two hospital wards (with full size adult beds in, as well as adult simulation mannequins that are ready to be your patient), an operating theatre, a laboratory, a home environment room and an x-ray suite.
We also have our SPACE room (Skills Practice and Care Enhancement) where you can practice procedures and use specific equipment to improve your practical skills. You can also access our Virtual Case Creator (VCC) and take part in serious online simulation games.