BSc Hons Nursing (Adult)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

London Metropolitan University

Program Overview

This degree prepares you to become a skilled and confident adult nurse, ready to care for people across different stages of life in a variety of settings. It’s perfect if you’re passionate about helping others and want a career where you can make a real difference in hospitals, community clinics, or people’s homes.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll lay the foundations of professional nursing. You’ll explore the ethical, legal, and professional frameworks in Foundations of Professional Practice, and get introduced to real-world nursing in Introduction to Adult Nursing in Primary, Community and Social Care Settings. You’ll also dive into Biosciences in Nursing to understand the human body and disease, and Understanding and Promoting Health and Wellbeing, which looks at health prevention and lifestyle.

Year 2
Year two is all about developing your clinical skills. Developing Adult Care in the Acute Sector focuses on caring for patients with both short-term and long-term conditions, while Pharmacology and Medicines Management teaches safe and effective use of medications. In Nursing Consultation, you’ll practice assessing and planning care, and Working with the Evidence Base and Beyond helps you use research to support your nursing decisions.

Year 3
In your final year, you’ll take on more responsibility and leadership. Leadership, Collaboration and Integrated Care in Practice prepares you to work across teams and manage complex care situations. Practice 3 lets you apply all your learning in real-world settings with more independence. Finally, Research, Innovation and Improvement (Dissertation) allows you to undertake your own project, building skills to improve care and make informed decisions in practice.

Focus areas: adult nursing care across acute, primary & community settings, biosciences & pharmacology, leadership & integrated care, research-informed practice
Learning outcomes: deliver safe, effective, person-centred care; work confidently in multidisciplinary teams; apply evidence and research to practice; lead and improve health services
Professional alignment (accreditation): Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving you registration as a Registered Nurse and eligibility to work across NHS, private, voluntary and community sectors
Reputation (employability rankings): London Met graduates are highly employable, with strong support from the university for placements, and recognition in guides such as the Daily Mail University Guide

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From the very first term, you’ll be learning by doing. You won’t just study theory—you’ll practise real nursing skills in safe, realistic environments, supported by expert staff. London Met has invested in modern, purpose-built facilities where you can gain confidence before stepping into real healthcare settings. Alongside hands-on practice, you’ll use immersive digital tools, work on group projects, and spend plenty of time in actual clinical placements, preparing you for life as a professional nurse:

Simulation suites – practise in mock wards, ICU-style units, paediatric areas, and home-care environments that replicate real-life settings.
Virtual-reality and digital learning tools – experience clinical scenarios in immersive, tech-enhanced simulations.
Extensive clinical placements – complete around 2,300 hours in hospitals, community clinics, voluntary organisations, and independent care settings.
Group and team-based learning – develop your communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through role-play, inter-professional sessions, and practical labs.
Modern learning environments – study in newly upgraded spaces equipped with the latest digital infrastructure, designed specifically for healthcare education.

These experiences ensure you not only learn the theory but also gain the confidence and practical skills you’ll need to succeed in the healthcare profession.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this degree sets you up for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives. Many graduates go on to work as Adult Nurses, Community Health Nurses, Acute Care Nurses, or take on leadership roles within nursing teams. With the skills, experience, and professional accreditation you gain at London Met, you’ll be ready to step confidently into the healthcare sector:

Here’s how the university supports your future and what opportunities are available:

Careers & Employability Service – personalised one-to-one support, CV and interview guidance, job and volunteering fairs, employer pop-ups, and continued career support for up to three years after graduation.
Employment outcomes – recent data shows around 67% of graduates in healthcare-related fields move into skilled work within 15 months of graduating.
Industry partnerships – strong links with NHS trusts and other healthcare organisations across London, including clinical placements and practice-based experience.
Professional recognition – the course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving you a recognised qualification and eligibility to register as a Registered Nurse.
Graduation outcomes – prepared to work across hospitals, primary and community care, voluntary and independent care settings, ensuring a wide range of career options.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this BSc, you could continue your studies with postgraduate degrees such as a Master’s in Nursing, Advanced Practice, Healthcare Leadership, or even a professional doctorate. This opens up opportunities for senior clinical roles, management positions, or research-focused careers.