BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

City University of London

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at City St George’s prepares you to become a confident, caring adult nurse, equipped to provide support in hospitals, community settings, and people’s homes. This course is ideal for students who are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, combining hands-on practice, modern facilities, and strong clinical placements across London’s leading healthcare trusts.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you’ll build a solid foundation in nursing practice and the science behind health and disease. Modules like Foundations of Nursing Practice, Foundations of Biological Sciences, and Biopsychosocial Development across the life course introduce essential clinical skills, human biology, and an understanding of how health conditions affect people physically and mentally. You’ll also start hands-on practice with Practice 1 – Foundations of Nursing Practice (Skills).

Year 2:
Year two focuses on more complex aspects of adult care. You’ll explore Acute Conditions, Pathophysiology, and Critical use of evidence in Nursing Practice, giving you the tools to make evidence-informed decisions in clinical settings. Practical modules such as Practice 2 – Applying knowledge and skills for person-centred care in practice and Integrated care to support health and well-being for individuals with long-term conditions deepen your hands-on experience in delivering safe, patient-focused care.

Year 3:
In your final year, the emphasis is on leadership, advanced practice, and preparation for professional life. Modules like Leading and Managing Others and Principles of Prescribing equip you to coordinate care teams and understand safe medication practices. Practice 3 – Preparing to be a Proficient Practitioner and a Dissertation allow you to consolidate your skills, explore a topic of interest, and engage with digital tools shaping modern healthcare.

Focus areas: adult nursing practice, biological sciences, acute care, person-centred care, clinical leadership, prescribing, healthcare technology.

Learning outcomes: develop clinical competence, critical thinking, evidence-informed decision-making, leadership skills, and the ability to deliver safe, holistic care across diverse adult healthcare settings.

Professional alignment (accreditation): approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving you eligibility to register as a qualified adult nurse in the UK.

Reputation (employability rankings): the programme offers placements at top NHS trusts in London — including Barts Health NHS Trust, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust — providing strong support for graduate employability in the capital’s healthcare sector.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At City St George’s, your Adult Nursing degree is all about learning by doing. From the very first year, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world nursing. Around half of your time is spent on clinical placements in leading London hospitals, specialist units, GP practices, community services, and even patients’ homes — giving you the confidence and practical skills to work independently as a nurse. On campus, you’ll also train in simulated ward environments and skills centres, and use digital healthcare tools so you can practise safely before stepping into placements:

Your hands-on learning includes:
• Clinical placements across top NHS trusts and healthcare settings — experience care in acute, community, and specialist services, including GP practices and patients’ homes.
• Simulated practice in the Clinical Skills Centre — practise core nursing procedures in realistic, safe environments.
• Technology-enabled care training with City TECS — learn how telehealth and other digital tools support patient care.
• Blended learning with group work and digital platforms — interactive lectures, seminars, labs, and group projects enhance teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Virtual Learning Environment and Clinical Skills Online — access step-by-step video demonstrations and interactive materials to support learning on campus and during placements.
• Service user interaction and inquiry-based activities — learn directly from patients’ perspectives, strengthening your empathy and person-centred care skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) at City St George’s sets you up for a rewarding and meaningful career, giving you the skills and confidence to make a real difference in adult healthcare across hospitals, community services, and specialist units. Many graduates go on to roles such as Adult Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Health Nurse, Nurse Educator, Emergency Care Nurse, or Ward Manager:

• Career support: The Careers and Employability team offers personalised guidance, CV and interview workshops, NHS-focused career events, and help building your professional network through placements with leading NHS trusts.
• Employment prospects & salary: Recent graduates are highly employable, with most securing relevant roles within 15 months of finishing and starting salaries around £28,000–£29,000, rising with experience.
• Industry partnerships: Clinical placements take place in top London NHS trusts, including Barts Health, UCL Hospitals, Homerton, and North Middlesex, giving you hands-on experience in acute care, community health, and specialist settings.
• Accreditation value: Fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), allowing you to register as a qualified adult nurse in the UK — a respected and globally recognised professional qualification.
• Graduation outcomes: Graduates enter the workforce ready to deliver high-quality care and have opportunities to specialise, take on leadership roles, or move into teaching and research as their careers progress.

Further Academic Progression:
After your degree, you can continue with postgraduate studies such as a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice, specialist nursing programmes, or clinical leadership and education pathways — opening doors to senior roles, teaching, research, and advanced practice in healthcare.