Bsc Hons Nursing (Adult)

At Oxford Brookes, you won’t just be learning from textbooks — you’ll be developing the confidence and hands-on experience that make a real difference in people’s lives. From your very first year, you’ll be out in real healthcare settings, gaining practical experience and applying what you’ve learned in class to real patients and real challenges.

You’ll spend around 2,300 hours on clinical placements in hospitals, community clinics, and care homes, supported by experienced mentors who’ll help you grow as a professional nurse. Alongside these placements, you’ll take part in high-tech simulations on campus that let you practice safely before stepping into real-world care.

Your learning experience is supported by impressive facilities and technology, giving you plenty of opportunities to sharpen your clinical and decision-making skills:

• Clinical Simulation Suite – realistic hospital and home-care environments with high-fidelity mannequins and virtual reality tools to help you practise everything from patient assessment to emergency care.

• Modern Skills Laboratories – fully equipped spaces to refine your practical nursing techniques under expert supervision.

• Collaborative Learning Areas – open, supportive spaces for teamwork, reflection, and group learning.

• Brookes Library & Online Resources – access to thousands of specialist nursing journals, e-books, and databases.

• Strong NHS Partnerships – placements across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and surrounding areas that ensure you experience diverse healthcare settings.

Every part of your course is designed to prepare you for life as a confident, compassionate, and capable nurse — ready to step into your professional role from day one.

Graduating from the Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) at Oxford Brookes means you’ll be ready to step confidently into professional nursing roles. You’ll leave with both the practical experience and professional registration required to work in hospitals, community settings, and specialist units, fully equipped to make a real difference in patients’ lives. Typical career paths include: Registered Adult Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Nurse, Nurse Manager.

Oxford Brookes offers a variety of support and resources to help you transition smoothly into your career:

• Career Services Support: One‑to‑one guidance, CV workshops, networking events, and placement support tailored specifically for healthcare students.

• Strong Employment Outcomes: Around 90% of graduates are working or pursuing further study within 15 months of graduation, with starting salaries averaging £28,000.

• University–Industry Partnerships: Close links with local hospitals and healthcare providers provide rich, hands-on placement experiences and strong professional networking opportunities.

• Professional Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), giving you eligibility to register as an adult nurse in the UK – a credential that opens doors throughout your career.

• Graduate Success: High employability and real-world skills ensure you’re ready to make an impact from day one.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your degree, you can continue to expand your knowledge and career options through postgraduate study, such as an MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice, specialist certifications in areas like critical care or community nursing, or even research degrees (MPhil/PhD) that open doors to leadership, teaching, and policy-making roles.