BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Program Overview

Canterbury Christ Church University's BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing program prepares students for a rewarding career in nursing. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the program combines theoretical knowledge with 50% practical experience through clinical placements and simulated practice. Graduates are eligible for NMC registration and can pursue diverse career opportunities in clinical practice, management, education, and research.

Program Outline

Gain the vital skills for a confident and competent professional career, and register with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) upon graduation.

Key Objectives:

• Develop essential skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in adult nursing.
• Gain 50% practical experience through clinical placements and simulated practice.
• Learn from experienced nurses and academics in a supportive learning environment.

Program Description:

• 3-year full-time program with a focus on evidence-based practice.
• Combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in various clinical settings.
• Progresses from fundamentals of nursing in year 1, to ill health in year 2, to complex care in year 3.

Outline:

Content:

• Fundamentals of nursing, including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Adult health and illness across various specialties.
• Patient assessment, care planning, and interventions.
• Communication, ethics, and legal aspects of nursing practice.
• Research methods and critical thinking skills.

Structure:

• 50% practice to ensure hands-on experience and skill development.
• 750 hours of practice-based learning in the first two years, increasing to 825 hours in year 3.
• Simulated practice sessions to enhance clinical skills in a safe environment.
• Core and optional modules covering various aspects of adult nursing.

Course Schedule:

• 50 hours of academic direction and 150 hours of independent study for each 20-credit module.
• Core lectures, student seminars, problem-based learning sessions, and tutorials.
• Simulated practice sessions facilitated by academic staff.
• Clinical placements in various healthcare settings.

Individual Modules:

• Year 1:
• Foundations of Nursing
• Promoting Health in Practice
• Caring Encounters
• Adult Nursing Practice Learning
• Year 2:
• (Additional modules to be confirmed)
• Year 3:
• (Additional modules to be confirmed)

Assessment:

• Assessed through a combination of theory and practice assessments.
• Theory assessments include written pieces, essays, presentations, and examinations.
• Practice assessed using the Pan London Assessment Document, evaluated by qualified practice assessors.
• Passing all assessments is required to progress to the next level.

Teaching:

• Led by experienced nurses and academics with diverse clinical backgrounds.
• Follows the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
• Utilizes innovative teaching methods, including simulations and problem-based learning.
• Individual support provided through personal academic tutors and senior practice learning staff.

Careers:

• Wide range of exciting career opportunities upon graduation.
• Work in clinical practice, management, education, research, or the armed forces.
• Opportunities to travel and practice overseas.
• Potential for postgraduate study in Continuing Professional Development, MSc, or PhD programs.

Other:

• International students require an IELTS score of 7 with a minimum of 7 in reading, listening, and speaking, and 6.5 in writing.
• Overseas students must attend an online interview.
• Candidates are assessed on their values, understanding of the adult nurse role, and readiness to study.
• Successful entry requires satisfactory DBS clearance and occupational health checks.
• The program has close links with placement providers and local health services.
Some details may change over time.

• UK
• Overseas
Full-time £9,250 £15,500

The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.