Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at the University of Brighton is a professionally accredited programme that prepares students to provide high-quality, compassionate care for adults across a wide range of healthcare settings. The course combines academic study with extensive clinical placements in hospitals, community healthcare services, and specialist care environments, enabling students to develop essential knowledge and practical skills in patient assessment, evidence-based practice, health promotion, leadership, and person-centred care. Students gain hands-on experience working alongside healthcare professionals while learning to support individuals with acute, chronic, and complex health conditions. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and pursue careers as Registered Adult Nurses in hospitals, community health services, primary care settings, and specialist healthcare organisations. A typical career plan involves beginning as a Registered Nurse, gaining clinical experience in areas such as emergency care, medical-surgical nursing, critical care, or community health, and progressing into senior nursing, specialist practitioner, clinical educator, healthcare management, or advanced nursing practice roles within the healthcare sector.