Adult Nursing

Adult nursing is one of the most important and demanding professions in health and social care. Nurses assess and plan care for patients across the full range of adult health conditions, administer medications and treatments, support patients and their families through illness and recovery, and work as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care in hospitals, community settings, and people's own homes. The profession requires both rigorous scientific knowledge and the human skills of communication, empathy, and ethical judgement.

At Bangor University in north Wales, the BSc in Adult Nursing is offered on a part-time basis, which makes it accessible to students who need to study alongside existing commitments, including those who are already working in healthcare support roles and wish to qualify as registered nurses. The programme prepares you for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the UK regulator of the profession, through a combination of academic study and clinical practice placements across a range of settings. You will study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing theory, and evidence-based practice alongside developing hands-on clinical skills under supervision.

Bangor's programme benefits from the university's location in Wales and its connections with NHS Wales services across the region.

The part-time route is particularly valued by healthcare assistants, support workers, and others who already have experience in care settings and wish to progress to registered nurse status without stepping away from employment entirely.

Qualified Adult Nurses work across the NHS, independent healthcare, care homes, and community health services. With experience, many specialise, take on advanced practice roles, or move into nursing management or education. The degree is also a foundation for postgraduate study in nursing or healthcare.