Develop the knowledge, expertise and attitude you need to launch your career as a registered nurse. You’ll be responsible for leading and coordinating care.

Immerse yourself in physically, intellectually and emotionally challenging study. This degree will prepare you for an extremely rewarding career.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Have access to diverse placement opportunities, including Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, within secondary and regional care units, community teams and GP practices

Spend 50% of your time on practice placements

Develop the practical skills needed to care for adults with acute and long-term illnesses across a variety of settings

Focus on areas of personal interest within healthcare during the volunteering strand of the course

Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Please click ''find out more'' in the fees and funding section further down this page for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the eligibility to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. You’ll take part in employability sessions that will allow you to experience a simulated shortlisting panel and interview, undertake workshops with employers, and attend recruitment events, all designed to help you excel during recruitment processes.