Nursing (Adult)
Canterbury Christ Church University
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
This programme also requires GCSE passes in English and Mathematics at 4 or grade C or above. Functional Skill Level 2 will be considered in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This programme also requires GCSE passes in English and Mathematics at 4 or grade C or above. Functional Skill Level 2 will be considered in place of GCSEs.
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About this course
**Be part of the future of nursing in a critical role where you'll provide compassionate and evidence-based care to your patients.**
Adult nursing is a dynamic, diverse and evolving profession. Our course will support you to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of those in your care.
50% of your course will be spent in a variety of placements in both acute and community settings to support your learning and gain insight into the positive impact nurses make to individuals, families and communities.
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded a BSc(Hons) Nursing (Adult) and you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and gain your first job as a registered nurse.
**Professional accreditation**
The course is validated by the NMC and adheres to the NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing programmes: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/standards-for-nurses/standards-for-pre-registration-nursing-programmes/
**Specialist facilities**
As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities at Canterbury and Medway campuses. These simulation suites allow you to practise hands-on skills in a fully-equipped, realistic hospital environment.
**Location**
This course is runs at our Canterbury and Medway Campuses in Kent.
**Please note:** This course is subject to approval by the NMC.
**Canterbury****
Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
**Medway**
Our Medway Campus is located near to The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. Rochester is also close by with its beautiful cathedral and buzzing high street. The campus has a unique atmosphere, with its long-standing reputation for excellence in Health and Social Care, Education and the Early Years. Nearby is a student-friendly quarter with a multiplex cinema, a shopping centre and a fully equipped sports centre. The campus is part of Universities at Medway, which is made up of three universities: CCCU, the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, so you’ll be part of a vibrant student campus with plenty of facilities.
**Modules**
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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Extra funding
Recognising the vital importance of NHS recruitment, the government has decided to provide extra financial help in the form of a grant of at least £5,000 per year.
The Uni
Canterbury Christ Church University
Medway Campus
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
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