Nursing Adult BSc (Hons)

About this course

This BSc Adult Nursing degree will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide evidence-led and compassionate nursing care to adults. Your learning at Southampton, a global leader for nursing, will be supported by world-class educators and researchers.

You will study:

• the science that underpins nursing

• the evidence base behind the nurse's role

• how nurses promote health and help people maintain health and well-being

You'll develop practice skills through a range of nursing placements, and benefit from simulated practice and clinical skills teaching. You will also learn with and from students of other health professions.

Practice placements will normally be in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in a mixture of hospital and community settings across 6 trusts.

Learning and assessment

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Careers

Nurses from Southampton are in high demand – 100% of our graduates are in professional nursing roles 6 months after graduation (DLHE Survey 2015/16). You will leave us career-ready to rise to the top of your profession. You'll have a number of employment options, including:

• NHS nursing careers

• community nursing

• work in nursing homes

• the independent sector – in the UK or internationally

There is also the potential of career progression to nurse specialist, advanced nurse or a clinical academic career.