Program Overview

Nursing (Adult) BMedSci

The University of Sheffield offers a Nursing (Adult) BMedSci program designed to equip students with the clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and deliver exceptional care to patients.

Course Description

This three-year program is approved by the NMC and will give students the clinical skills and knowledge required for entry into the NMC professional register as an adult nurse. The course is split equally between theory and practice, with students learning through a combination of lectures, seminars, online learning, clinical skills sessions, and clinical placements.

Clinical Placements

Half of the studies will be spent on placement in a range of hospital, primary care, and community settings. This will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in leadership, problem-solving, communication, and resilience, all of which are crucial to becoming a capable and compassionate nurse.

Modules

The program consists of various modules, including:

• Health and Nursing 1 and 2
• Academic Skills and Digital Capability for Nursing in Healthcare
• Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
• Professional Practice 1, 2, and 3 for Nursing
• Caring for People with Long Term and Complex Care Needs
• Caring for People with Acute and Short Term Needs
• Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nursing
• Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing
• Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 1 and 2
• Developing Nursing Practice

Learning and Assessment

The course is taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff, both in the classroom and on placement, who will incorporate the latest research into their teaching. Students will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, online learning, clinical skills sessions, and clinical placements, as well as self-directed learning. Assessment will be through a combination of coursework, exams, and practical tasks.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the entry requirements, which include:

• A Levels: BBB
• UCAS code: B740
• Duration: 3 years
• Start date: September
• Accredited by the NMC
• Course fee: £9,535 (2025 annual tuition fee)
• Funding available: NHS Learning Support Fund, which includes a training grant of £5,000 per academic year

Graduate Careers

After successfully completing the Nursing (Adult) BMedSci program, students will be able to register with the NMC and start their nursing career. The graduate prospects for a newly qualified nurse are huge, and students could go on to improve people's lives in a range of settings, including intensive care units, GP surgeries, or hospices.

School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery

The School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery brings together expertise from across human communication sciences, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, and orthoptics. The school aims to train compassionate, resilient, and highly skilled healthcare professionals and support them throughout their working lives.

University Rankings

The University of Sheffield is a world top-100 university, ranked 92nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is also ranked as the number one university in the Russell Group for student experience, based on aggregate responses in the National Student Survey 2025.

Student Profiles

Students who have graduated from the Nursing (Adult) BMedSci program have gone on to work in a variety of settings, including community nursing, general practice, and hospice care. They have reported feeling well-prepared for their nursing careers and have praised the program for its excellent teaching and clinical placements.

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the program is £9,535 (2025). Students may be eligible for funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund, which includes a training grant of £5,000 per academic year. Additional funding may be available for students with dependent children or those facing hardship.

Visit and Apply

Prospective students can visit the university's website to find out more about the program and to apply. The university also offers open days, online events, and subject tasters for students who are interested in learning more about the program. ```python