Nursing (Adult)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Our nursing programmes are approved against the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) new Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses • Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in your chosen field of practice. • Gain essential practical experience on a range of placements in different healthcare and community settings. • Benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including our clinical skills suite and our state-of-the-art immersive suite. • Learn from a highly experienced, enthusiastic and research-active team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions. • You could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund which, if you are eligible, could provide a grant for training, childcare costs and travelling to placements.
Key highlights
- Approved against NMC Future nurse Standards of Proficiency
- Eligible to apply for NMC registration on successful completion
- Placements across a range of healthcare and community settings
- Clinical skills suite and state-of-the-art immersive suite
- Taught by an experienced, research-active nursing team
- Possible NHS Learning Support Fund grant for training and travel
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Staff Nurse
- Community Nurse
- Practice Nurse
- Charge Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year of study* | International: £17,500 per year of study
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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