Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing)

Aston University, Birmingham

Our BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) course aligns to the key principles of the NHS Constitution, derived from extensive discussions with staff, patients and the public. These principles inspire passion in the NHS, and provide a common ground for cooperation in achieving shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. At Aston you’ll learn in an inter-professional way, developing the theoretical and practical skills you'll need to be able to register as a nurse, specialising in adult care. When you successfully complete the course, you will be eligible to register as an adult nurse with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council). Why study Nursing at Aston? - NMC approval – the programme is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). - Triple Gold TEF rating - Aston University received the highest rating for teaching quality (TEF 2023). - Extensive patient contact – Benefit from extensive patient contact throughout the course through integrated clinical hospital and community placements. - Cutting-edge facilities - Train in our state-of-the-art clinical skills centre, complete with hospital simulation suites and the latest medical equipment.

Integrated clinical placements are a key part of the course. Aston works with key regional NHS Trust partners, such as:
• Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
• Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
• The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
• Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice

Nursing students have access to a range of specialist facilities that reflect the hands-on learning within the field. In these settings, you gain practical experience alongside like-minded students, a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, industry professionals, and expert technicians.
• Clinical simulation environments to practise real scenarios on lifelike adult manikins and actors. Our new £1.5 m nursing wards for student clinical learning opened in 2025.
• Anatomy and physiology anatomical models that help you learn about the structure and function of the human body.
• Libraries and study spaces are available 24 hours a day and offer students access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, databases, and online learning materials. This three-year course runs over 45 weeks each year. There are three year-long modules, incorporating both theory and practice. The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse, Adult Nursing) programme is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means that on successful completion of your studies, you’ll have the academic requirements needed to register to work as an adult nurse.