Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

From day one, this course makes sure you’re not just learning theory—you’re learning by doing. You’ll practice nursing skills in Leeds Beckett’s Clinical Skills Suite, which has realistic hospital wards, a community living space, and even high-tech tools like the 3D Anatomage table for anatomy learning. Around half of your time will be spent on placements in real hospitals, GP practices, and community settings, so you’ll get the confidence and hands-on experience needed to care for adults with complex health needs. Throughout the course, digital tools like PebblePad e-portfolios help you reflect on your learning and track your progress, while workshops, employer sessions, and volunteering opportunities prepare you for the professional world.

Here’s a closer look at what that means in practice:

• Clinical placements with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, giving you exposure to wards, GP surgeries, and community care.

• Clinical Skills Suite for practicing real-life scenarios: simulated hospital wards, a community living suite, immersive seminar rooms, and the 3D Anatomage anatomy table.

• Digital tools like PebblePad for recording reflections, logging assessments, and monitoring progress during placements.

• Employer-linked workshops and events to build employability, from mock interviews to recruitment sessions with healthcare providers.

• Library and study support at the Sheila Silver Library, with access to online databases, nursing journals, and one-to-one librarian help.

• Volunteering and extra-curricular health projects—including community programs and local events—to broaden your practical experience.

Graduating from this course opens the door to a wide range of exciting and rewarding nursing careers. Many graduates step straight into roles where they can make a real difference, such as adult nurse, health visitor, specialist nurse in areas like long-term or community care, or even a nursing practice educator. Here’s how Leeds Beckett helps you succeed:

• Careers support: The university’s dedicated careers team guides you from day one through to 18 months after graduation, offering CV advice, mock interviews, job applications, and networking opportunities with healthcare employers.

• Strong employment outcomes: Over 91% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with starting salaries around £25,500, rising to £30,500 after a few years.

• University–industry partnerships: You’ll gain hands-on experience and job connections through placements with organisations like Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

• Accreditation and professional value: The course is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), so you’ll graduate as a registered adult nurse with a qualification that’s recognised and respected across the UK.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to keep learning, there are plenty of options. You could specialise with postgraduate courses such as an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, a PG Dip in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, or continue into research with a master’s and even doctoral studies.