Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health)

At a glance

Course Details

Overview

Nurses form the largest group of staff in the NHS and are a crucial part of the healthcare team. Nurses work in every sort of health setting from accident and emergency to working in patients' homes, with a range of people.

Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Nursing enables eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The nursing courses at Bradford demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice, and students are taught by academic staff who are involved in research and practice development. Students also study inter-professional modules throughout their course, providing valuable experience of working with other healthcare professionals.

The clinical practice element of the course is delivered in block placements in a range of clinical settings located predominantly in the Bradford and Airedale area.

International Students

Please note that these courses are not available to international students.

Special Features

• Students undertake a foundation programme of 12 months, followed by two years of specialist learning in Adult, Mental Health or Child Nursing
• Clinical placements account for 50% of the course, delivered in block learning, enabling students to experience different aspects of healthcare
• Students experience complementary placements in other areas of nursing
• Spanning the rural Yorkshire Dales to inner city districts, no other area of the UK offers the rich diversity of clinical experience available through the University and its partner trusts
• In 2011, Nursing at the School of Health Studies was ranked 8th in the UK by The Guardian Good University Guide
• Access exciting new practice simulation suites in the new School of Health Studies building

Aims

(Entry dates are in September, and you should apply via UCAS.)

The three-year, full-time degree in Nursing course leads to a professional nursing qualification, and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

All students will undertake a common foundation programme of 12 months, followed by specialist learning in either Adult, Mental Health or Children’s Nursing. The courses are practice-driven and evidence/research-based, with 50% theory and 50% clinical practice.

UK and EC nationals are normally eligible for NHS funding to cover tuition fees. Students meeting UK residency requirements are also eligible to apply for NHS student bursaries.

Please note that this scheme is subject to change. The latest information can be found at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students (external link)

Career Outcome

Career prospects for pre-registration students upon qualification are very good, and most of our students gain employment locally.

Entrance Requirements

Standard Offer

5 GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English, Mathematics and either Biology or Combined Science, together with 240 UCAS points from any combination of A levels, Vocational A levels, BTEC, OCR and AS awards (to include at least 1 full A level or 1 vocational award of equal depth and volume).

Non-standard Offer

Those studying Access, should follow a programme in Health Professions or Science and will be asked to achieve merits in 50% of their modules. If you study an Access course, the GCSE requirements may be included within your programme of study, although this will vary depending on the FE institution you study at.

Applicants from the Bradford Foundation Year or other appropriate science foundation year need to achieve a minimum of 55% in their course.

Applicants with an NVQ 3 in Care also need to have achieved GCSE Grade C or above in English, Mathematics and Biology or Combined Science.

Key Skills level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy will be considered in lieu of GCSEs in English and Mathematics.

All applicants must provide evidence of study in the last five years.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they have researched the course and branch of choice.

Bradford Foundation Year

Those without the required qualifications or experience can consider the Bradford Foundation Year. Progression from this is not guaranteed, and is dependent on module choices and overall achievement on the programme.

As clinical work will involve patients who may be vulnerable including children, babies and people with learning disabilities, offers will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and an Occupational Health check. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and will be asked to demonstrate motivation and understanding of the appropriate branch of nursing as a career at the interview.

Placements Available?

Clinical Placements

Clinical placements are an essential component of the nursing courses, and you will gain experience of working in hospital and community settings across Bradford and Airedale areas.

Full-time Study

All applications, including Foundation Degrees, must be submitted via UCAS's (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) online facility.

Your school or college will be able to advise you about making your application. Alternatively, full instructions can be found at: www.ucas.com

UCAS also provides a comprehensive guide called Applying Online which can be downloaded from the same web address.

If you are not currently at school or college, or have difficulty obtaining relevant literature, UCAS can be contacted directly:

• Tel: 0871 468 0468
• Email: enquiries@ucas.ac.uk
• Website: www.ucas.com