Adult Nursing

UCAS code: GM1Q

Here's what Wrexham University says about its Adult Nursing course.

Why choose this course? Our Adult Nursing degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding profession in the healthcare field as a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered adult nurse.

You will: Study a degree that is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Gain hands-on experience in a lifelike environment utilising our state-of-the art healthcare facilities such as our modern healthcare simulation centre, which is equipped with a purpose-build inspection room and advanced audio/visual technologies that enables your work to be monitored by trained professionals. *This course is part of a subject area ranked 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide, 2025.

*This course is rated 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality and Student Experience, and joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025.

Key Course Features: Study split 50/50 between theory and clinical practice to ensure that you have both academic knowledge and hands-on experience. You will have access to a variety of work placements offered by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) throughout your degree to develop your knowledge, skills, practical experience, and employability. Whilst working in the clinical environment, our experienced practice educators, academic assessors, practice supervisors, and practice assessors will offer you personalised support and guidance, contributing to your professional growth in the nursing field.

This programme has three core modules in each year of the programme. We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to deliver the course. For example, we use interactive lectures, online forums, case studies and simulation.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) In year one, you will focus on the fundamental care skills required to practice as a caring, kind, compassionate professional who values and respects the individual needs of the patient, family and carers.

MODULES Fundamentals of Practice Managing Vulnerability in Society Foundations of Health and Wellbeing

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) In year two, you will focus on the provision of evidence-based, compassionate and safe care for acute and chronically ill patients. The focus will be upon the delivery of person-centred care and the promotion of healthy behaviours.

MODULES Developing the evidence-based practitioner Meeting the needs of patients & families in acute and chronic illness Promoting Healthy Behaviours

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) In year three, you will focus on coordinating and managing change, enhancing people’s health outcomes and personal and professional development to prepare you for becoming a registered nurse.

MODULES Innovations in Practice Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Care Leading & Managing Nursing Care

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment Satisfactory completion of the following:

You need to achieve a minimum of 2300 hours theoretical and 2300 clinical practice to become a registered nurse with the NMC. A portfolio of proficiency outcomes. A range of theoretical assessments are used in each year of the programme. These include: essays, presentations, case studies, drug calculation and anatomy and physiology exam. Academic tutorial support including disability support are available with every module.

TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.