This course has been developed in partnership with commissioners, NHS and private sector partners and is designed with employers' needs in mind. You will gain the most up-to-date skills and information as you develop your professional identity as a student, through to becoming a registered nurse at the end of your course. York is a research-intensive Russell Group university. Our stimulating and supportive nursing course will enable you to become a self-directed and independent learner. You will gain intellectual independence to enable you to contribute and challenge theory and practice.  You will be assessed throughout the course in both theory and practice elements. You will have to successfully complete all areas to be able to progress. Students from the Department of Health Sciences have an excellent record in achieving immediate employment after completion of their course. Most go into careers with NHS trusts in the region and in other areas of Northern England as well as other NHS organisations in the UK.