Nursing

Adult nursing is the largest field within the nursing profession, concerned with the health and care of people from young adulthood through to old age across a wide range of settings and clinical conditions. Adult nurses work in hospital wards, intensive care units, accident and emergency departments, community services, GP practices, hospices, and many other environments, providing assessment, care planning, clinical treatment, and patient education as part of multidisciplinary teams. The profession requires a combination of scientific knowledge, clinical competence, and genuine compassion.

At the University of St Mark and St John, this three-year full-time BSc in Nursing is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and prepares you for a rewarding career in adult nursing. You will develop the knowledge, skills, and professional confidence to work across a wide range of healthcare settings, supporting adults with diverse health needs throughout their care journeys. The programme combines academic teaching with substantial clinical placement experience, which is essential for developing the practical competence and professional judgement that nursing demands.

The entry tariff is 136 points.

Completion of an NMC-approved nursing programme and successful registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council are the standard pathway to professional practice. Adult nursing graduates work across NHS acute hospitals, community nursing services, primary care, independent healthcare providers, occupational health, and residential care settings. The profession offers significant career development opportunities, including specialist clinical roles, advanced nurse practitioner qualifications, nurse prescribing, management, education, and research.

Postgraduate qualifications are available for nurses who wish to develop specialist clinical expertise or move into leadership and academic roles.