BSc (Hons) - Nursing/Registered Nurse: Adult Nursing

How you will learn

A variety of teaching and learning methods are designed to match learning outcomes and to provide you with some experience of the method best suited to your own learning style, we support your move to becoming an independent and mature learner.

Teaching and learning will include tutor-led classroom learning, including debates and discussions along with seminars and small group work. This course also emphasises practical learning and reflection on and in practice. Parts of this course incorporates flexible, distributed learning (FDL) using Blackboard.

*Barrow-in-Furness Location Applications

Students who apply to study at our Barrow-in-Furness location will study taught content on our Lancaster campus and will complete placements within the Barrow placement circuit. Most placements will take place within Barrow-in-Furness but students occasionally may need to be allocated outside the town on occasions to meet learning needs. Students will also have access to Furness Colleges Library.

How you will be assessed

We use a range of assessment styles, enabling you to perform to the best of your ability and they represent the breadth of skills necessary to succeed as a nursing professional. Assessment will consider group seminars and presentations, as well as class contributions. Additionally, it will consider written coursework, including but not limited to, essays, dissertations and portfolios. As the course is heavily practical, assessment will include in-practice assessment as well as formal examination.

NMC Standards for Proficiency in Clinical Practice

Our learning and teaching strategies are based on the philosophy that nurses occupy a privileged position within society.

There are two allocated placements each year, both of which are summatively assessed.

You can attempt to recoup failed placements, however, a second failure will result in disqualification from the programme. Your acquisition of skills and achievements in NMC proficiencies in clinical practice will determine your registration as a NMC Registered nurse. Professionalism, attitude, values, and character will also determine success.

The majority of theoretical work is linked to practice and assessors will explore your underpinning knowledge.

Development of NMC Standards for Proficiency and Annexe A and B through simulation

This normally takes place within a designated skills laboratory, facilitated by specifically trained staff, using specialist equipment. Simulation provides safe learning opportunities in basic as well as potentially complex situations and will help you acquire important skills before going into a placement environment. Simulation will also be facilitated using role-play, workshops and a variety of digital media.

Tuition Fees

2023 - 2024

• £9,250 - UK
• £16,400 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Funding

The exact amount of funding support you'll receive will be calculated by your regional funding body on application.

You may also be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund. 

If you're eligible, you can get access to:

• A Training Grant of £5,000 per academic year
• Parental Support of £2,000, if you have at least one dependent child under 15 years, or under 17 years if registered with special educational needs 
• Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses 
• Exceptional Support Fund (Students experiencing financial hardship)

For more information on the Learning Support Fund please visit the Learning Support Fund Page.

For further information about funding, please visit our undergraduate funding page.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs associated with the course including stationery, textbooks, field trips and membership fees although some of these features are optional.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

The University library holds copies of core texts (including e-books accessible online) for students to borrow. Some students may want to purchase their own books, this will cost approximately £100-£200 per year. Alternatively, journals will enable students to source the most up to date research and evidence for practice. Examples of texts we will be using in Year 1, Semester 1 include: Egan, G. (2014) The skilled helper: a problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping. Australia: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning. DeVito, J. (2013) Essentials of human communication. Boston: Pearson Beauchamp, T. (2013) Principles of biomedical ethics. New York: Oxford University Press. Aveyard, H. and Sharp, P. (2017) A beginner's guide to evidence-based practice in health and social care. London: Open University Press Burns, T. and Sinfield, S. (2016) Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at university. London: Sage Publications Limited

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

Clothing and Equipment

We recommend students invest in a pair of black sensible shoes & black socks– you will be doing a lot of standing and walking during your placement so you'll likely want to make sure your feet are comfortable. These tend of cost approx. £35-90 You will need to purchase a blue/black thigh-length coat to cover your uniform when you are required to wear it. (Cost variable) If you buy a fob watch (nurses’ watch) please make sure it is one with an easy to keep clean with a silicone cover. Cost approx. £10.

Other

For half of the programme, you will be engaged in practice-based placements. Our placement circuit is across a wide geographical area and you may be required to travel for up to 90 minutes by public transport or car. Costs will vary depending on whether you use public transport with or without a discount, or your own transport, such as a car. You will have to fund any costs incurred by travelling to and from placement and any car parking charges. You are also expected to fund travel costs to and from the University of Cumbria. In Year 2 of the programme you have an opportunity to arrange a 2 week ‘Enrichment Experience’ either within the UK or abroad. Costs will vary depending on the location but you will be required to fund this experience. Membership of a union is strongly recommended (UNISON & Royal College of Nursing).