Nursing (Adult)
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: B741 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: B741 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Science or health related subject grade C/4 or equivalent
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and up to two A-Level or equivalent qualifications.
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
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About this course
Nurses are compassionate, committed, and a critical part of our communities, and becoming a nurse may be your lifelong ambition; whether you're coming from school, college or a work environment. However you've come to this decision, NTU is the place to be.
Adult nursing offers a unique opportunity to work with people across the lifespan. Every adult is unique and they may encounter a wide variety of health issues, and sometimes many at the same time. Our degree programme ensures that by the time you quality, you'll have the skills, knowledge and professionalism to deliver high standards of Evidence-Based Care that promotes your critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassion.
Taught at NTU in Mansfield, the core NHS values of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment are embedded in our teaching. Through our flexible curriculum and blended learning approach, you’ll develop the core knowledge, skills and attributes needed for a successful career in adult nursing – both at home and abroad. You’ll have the chance to complete care-based work placements – putting into practice your theoretical skills.
Taught by a team of experienced healthcare practitioners and with the additional input of service users and carer groups, you’ll learn from the very best on your journey towards becoming a Registered Adult Nurse.
We also offer BSc (Hons) Nursing - Mental Health at our Mansfield site.
**Why should you study Nursing at NTU?**
- **You'll taught by a dynamic team of lecturers** who are also qualified nurses. Becoming a nurse is an exciting journey we are privileged to take you on.
- **Service users and carers are involved in the development of our curriculum** and take part in face-to-face sessions.
- **Our amazing facilities** in the Centre for Health and Allied Professions allow you to learn effectively and become part of the NTU Nursing community.
- **NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education.** We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.
Modules
Year One:
Introduction to Nursing Practice,
Integrative Nursing Practice,
Foundations of Applied Nursing Practice/
Year Two
Evidence in Nursing Practice,
Biopsychosocial Approaches in Nursing Practice,
Applied Nursing Practice in Complex Care.
Year Three
Innovating and Improving Healthcare Practice,
Leadership in Nursing,
Leading and Managing Applied Nursing Care.
Assessment methods
The majority of your work will be assessed through: a variety of written work such as coursework-based essays, a research diary and a dissertation in your final year.
You’ll also be assessed through examinations, presentations, an Observed Structured Clinical Exam and a Practice Assessment document which will be achieved across the three placements each year.
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