On a BSc in Adult Nursing at UEA you’ll combine first-hand clinical experience with academic study.You will gain the skills, experience and knowledge required for everything from essential adult nursing practices through to caring for people with long-term and complex conditions, ensuring you can help meet the needs of the UK’s diverse and ageing population.We encourage you to learn through hands-on practical experience, working in collaboration with other healthcare students. This means you’ll gain unique insights into other professional perspectives, helping you cultivate the collaborative and adaptable approach that is essential to a successful nursing career. Your studies will be split 50/50 between theory and practice. You’ll develop a robust understanding of the evidence base and skills required to provide brilliant care. And you’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of placements in both acute and community settings, acquiring the skills and experience critical to safe and effective nursing practice.With the NHS Constitution at its core, our Adult Nursing degree provides rigorous training, fantastic placement opportunities and is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). **Highlights of Adult Nursing at UEA**- Placements ranging from community settings to operating theatres- Regular group work with other health and medical students - State-of-the-art skills laboratories and anatomy suite - Exploration of contemporary practice in small seminar groups in the purpose-built Edith Cavell Building- A supportive culture and motivated students- Elective overseas placements**The NHS Constitution**The NHS Constitution’s values underpin the behaviours and expectations of all our staff and students. As part of our recruitment process, your understanding of these values will be explored at interview and you’ll need to demonstrate how those values are reflected in your own beliefs.**Course Structure**In each of your three years on the adult nursing degree you’ll take two academic modules and clinical placements. Our learning programme combines small group teaching, lectures and self-directed study, scheduled between 9am and 7pm. Your clinical practice placements are designed to reflect the typical working patterns of a qualified nurse, and will include a minimum of 75 hours on night duty.You’ll have access to placements in a wide variety of settings, where you’ll be able to use and develop your skills and knowledge under professional supervision. You’ll work closely with adult patients, clients and their families. By the end of your course you will have built up a full individual learning profile, which will demonstrate that you have completed the assessed placement hours required for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). **Spring intake**There’s a huge demand for adult nurses, so we offer an additional student intake in the Spring. It’s a popular choice with students who want to travel or earn money following their A-level exams, but who don’t want to have to defer entry for a whole year.**Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: **www.uea.ac.uk**