STUDY

Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: B700
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points or above, BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: B700
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points or above, BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

Overview

Study Adult Nursing at the University of Suffolk where you will build the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a competent healthcare professional. The course reflects contemporary and emerging global and local health needs; embedding core NHS values to improve the care of adult patients whilst building a fulfilling and rewarding nursing career.

Our course team are expert registered practitioners with excellent links with the NHS and local hospitals, committed to teaching and motivating you to become a nurse who makes a difference. Our £15m Health and Wellbeing building located at our Ipswich campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities delivering clinical simulation, immersive and VR environments equipping nursing students to learn and thrive within clinical practice. 

As a nursing student, you will benefit from clinical placements throughout your course to develop your practical skills and gain experience in a variety of practice settings. With dedicated practice supervisions and assessors to support you with placements across a range of specialists including community nursing, acute wards in NHS Trust Hospital and voluntary/private sectors to name a few areas, the team at the University of Suffolk are here to support you every step of the way.

Our BSc Adult Nursing degree is approved by the statutory body the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with the course offering versatility in which graduates can progress to a range of careers outside of adult nursing, including further training for midwifery, health visiting, and school nursing.

Upon completion of the degree, graduates gain first level entry to the NMC Professional Register. Further information about the university's relationship with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is available in the PSRB register.

Adult Nursing at the University of Suffolk

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The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

5th

in the UK for graduates in career 15 months after graduation for health professions

(Guardian University Guide 2023)

6th

in the UK for spend on academic services

(Complete University Guide 2024)

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(Complete University Guide 2024)

Course Modules

Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.

The programme consists of twelve credit-bearing and three non-credit-bearing modules over the three years. Learning hours total 4,600 with a 50:50 division between theory and practice. The year is divided into three terms each of 14 weeks’ duration. Each year you will complete a 40-credit module that runs over two terms, incorporating simulated learning in the clinical simulation suite. In addition, each year contains one other 40 credit module and two 20 credit modules.

Each year has theoretical modules and a practice module which spans the whole year. Assessment takes place after each placement, with learning outcomes and skills aligned to your level of study. 

Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including key facts, course aims, course structure and assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records

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The student studies an introduction to the underlying beliefs, values, and behaviours of the nursing profession, along with their application and the role of evidence-based practice.

The student explores the body in homeostasis and all its systems.

The student gains a critical understanding of health promotion approaches for good health and disease prevention.

The student learns about the main philosophy guiding care delivery in the NHS: person-centred care.

The student is provided with an in-depth knowledge of the aetiology and development of disease processes at a systemic and cellular level.

The focus is the nursing care of the acutely and critically ill service-user, using a whole systems approach.

The place of the research process in providing informed and innovative practice is examined.

The student studies the purpose of ethical, legal and political frameworks in order to examine prevailing discourses that influence nursing practice. 

The student builds upon previous learning to develop the knowledge and skills in relation to the holistic care of service-users with long term and complex conditions in a variety of settings.

The Dissertation module is introduced at an early point in the year and spans the year to enable the student to demonstrate problem identification, critical thinking and evidence based practice in a subject of particular interest to them. 

The emphasis is on the transition to registrant and developing skills of leadership and delegation.

The effective and safe management of medicines is studied.

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024
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Nursing students
Students at a bedside in a stimulation ward
Adult nursing student, Jamie, in the Health and Wellbeing Building
Nursing students working on the simulated ward with a patient
Nursing students on simulated ward
Students at a bedside in a stimulation ward
Nursing students in the Health and Wellbeing building

Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of our BSc Adult Nursing degree can pursue a range of careers in health and social care and research.

Nurses are lifelong learners who can develop their skills and interests in a wide range of specialisms, such as:

- Surgical and Medical
- Community
- Theatres
- Renal care
- Neonatal care
- Orthopaedic
- Emergency department and Intensive care
- Occupational Health Nursing

At the University of Suffolk, we offer a range of short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities in Health, Wellbeing and Integrated care. Find out more about our Health CPD courses.

Our Careers Employability and Enterprise Team are here to support you, not only whilst you complete your studies, but after you graduate and beyond.

To find out more about our range of services and support, please visit our Careers, Employability and Enterprise page.

Your Course Team

Gillian Heard

Gill is Head of Nursing with a career in cancer and palliative/end of life care and was matron in this area for 20+ years

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Mel Deal

Mel is a Senior Lecturer and Co-course Leader for BSc Adult Nursing and has worked within coronary care, cardiology, and cardiology research.

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Peter Brown

Peter is Senior Lecturer and a Co-course Leader for BSc Adult Nursing whilst continuing to work in clinical practice in emergency and critical care.

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Tracy Fiddy

Tracy is Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing and co-course lead for the pre-registration MSc Adult Nursing course.

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David Atkinson

David is Lecturer in Adult Nursing with 20 years' experience. He has an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and a Master's degree in Education.

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Dr Andrew Clifton

Andrew worked as a Research Nurse on a worldwide study for Donepezil (Aricept) the first drug to be licensed for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Hugo Machado

Hugo is Clinical Skills Instructor and continues to work in practice as a bank nurse at West Suffolk Hospital.

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Jenny Sewell

Jenny is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing. Her particular interests lie in community nursing, particularly around wound care and palliative care.

Julie Blundell

Julie continues to offer her services as a bank nurse for the West Suffolk Hospital alongside her Lecturer in Adult Nursing role at the University.

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Coral Richards

Coral is a Registered Adult Nurse experienced in working in a variety of clinical areas including Endocrinology, Respiratory and Critical Care.

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Krystle Cini

Krystle qualified in Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) at the University of Suffolk and is currently employed as a Clinical Skills Instructor.

Vicky Rutherford

Vicky has a wealth of experience in Acute and Critical Care and specialist roles have included Resuscitation Practitioner and Critical Care Outreach Nurse.

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Dr Rachel Heathershaw

Rachel is an Associate Professor. After completing her registered nurse training she worked predominantly in acute medicine and rehabilitation.

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Rosie Kearton

Rosie is a qualified adult nurse and Lecturer in Adult Nursing.

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Dr Jude Ominyi

Dr Jude Ominyi is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health.

j.ominyi@uos.ac.uk
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Dr Christine Nightingale

Dr Christine Nightingale is an associate professor in the school of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health.

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Alex Langston

Alex is a Lecturer for Adult Nursing.

a.langston@uos.ac.uk

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,250

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£18,380

per year and including placement fee

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs. You can apply for funding from the Spring before your course starts.

UK Fees and Finance NHS Learning Support Fund International Fees and Scholarships

How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

Apply Now Further Information on Applying
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Bethany Richardson - BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student

"The University of Suffolk was a great location for me personally, and had much more of the community feel I was seeking as a nursing student."

read more
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