Nursing (Adult)BMedSci
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Nursing (Adult) BMedSci
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Equip yourself with the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and deliver exceptional care to patients.
- A Levels \ BBB
- UCAS code \ B740
- Duration \ 3 years
- Start date \ September
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Attendance \ Full-time
- Course fee
- Funding available
- Clinical placement
- FY Foundation year entry for mature students
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Why study this course?
Top 5 in the UK for nursing
The Complete University Guide has ranked Sheffield as one of the top five universities in the UK for nursing three years running (2024, 2025, 2026).
Learn from real patients
Whether you’re out on placement or working with volunteer patients from our Patients as Educators programme, you’ll learn directly from patients in a range of settings.
A nationally recognised, supportive team
We’ll offer you a range of support services to help you succeed - from weekly wellbeing sessions, inclusive timetabling, to responsive placement support. We’re proud to have been recognised for this commitment as a Student Nursing Times’ Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration) 2024 finalist.
£5,000+ annual NHS training grant
NHS training grants are available for all eligible UK home students to help you with your studies.
Be at the heart of healthcare, working directly with patients and clinicians to improve and save lives every day.
Study an adult nursing degree at Sheffield and we’ll show you why this profession is as rewarding as it is challenging, with plenty of opportunities to build a fulfilling, life-long career.
Throughout the three-year programme you’ll be taught by qualified nurses, healthcare professionals and clinical academics who will support you to become the very best nurse you can be.
Individualised tutoring, peer-to-peer learning, and hands-on clinical skills sessions will help foster a safe, supportive environment in which you can excel.
Accreditation
This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It will give you the clinical skills and knowledge you need for entry into the NMC professional register as an adult nurse.
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Adult nursing with a foundation year and apprenticeships
Adult nursing with a foundation year
If you are a mature student without standard entry qualifications, you can study this course with a foundation year, which will prepare you for degree-level study.
Nursing apprenticeships
We offer accredited, degree apprenticeship routes into nursing, with both a Nursing Associate programme and a Registered Nurse programme that recognises prior learning.
Apprenticeship places are advertised locally in partnership organisations (such as NHS jobs), with teaching split into work-based learning and 'off-the-job' learning.
Clinical placements
Half of your studies will be spent on placement in a range of hospital, primary care and community settings. It’s here, working directly with clinicians and patients, that you’ll develop skills in leadership, problem-solving, communication and resilience – all crucial to becoming a capable and compassionate nurse.
Modules
There may be changes before you begin your studies. As you progress through your course, we’ll confirm additional details of what you will study.
Title: Nursing (Adult) BMedSci course structure\ UCAS code: B740\ Years: 2026, 2027
First year
Second year
Third year
First year
Core modules:
Health and Nursing 1 : This module will lay the foundation level, knowledge, skills and professional attributes and values required for contemporary nursing practice. It offers students a broad and applied introduction to the study of nursing through the lifespan and its practice within contemporary health and social care. Students will explore the wider aspects of health and illness and issues which impact upon them. Students will be encouraged to take the opportunity to work with people from different fields of nursing practice in the context of adult nursing. The content delivered will be underpinned by The Code (NMC, 2018).
**40 credits**
Health and Nursing 2 : This module will continue to lay the foundation level, knowledge, skills and professional attributes and values required for contemporary nursing practice. It continues to offer students a broad and applied introduction to the study of nursing through the lifespan and its practice within contemporary health and social care. Students will explore the wider aspects of health and illness and issues which impact upon them. Students will again be encouraged to take the opportunity to work with people from different fields of nursing practice in the context of adult nursing. The content delivered will be underpinned by The Code (NMC, 2018).
**40 credits**
Academic Skills and Digital Capability for Nursing in Healthcare : This module will run across two semesters and will facilitate and support student transition into higher education. Students will develop their Sheffield Graduate Attributes that will prepare them for life-long learning and future employability as a nursing registrant.
**20 credits**
Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing : This module will run over two semesters. Students will explore the main body systems and changes that occur through the ageing process and apply this within an adult nursing environment.
**20 credits**
Professional Practice 1 for Nursing : This module will consist of four placement blocks in year one in which the foundational skills required by an adult nurse will be developed. You will apply your underpinning knowledge and skills within a planned and supervised practice experience. You will work with and learn from a range of people in a variety of practice placements, preparing you to provide care to people with diverse needs. You will demonstrate your learning by completing essential documentation.
Second year
Core modules:
Caring for People with Long Term and Complex Care Needs : This module is designed to enable the students to further develop their nursing skills and professional values whilst focussing on people with long term and complex needs. They will seek to understand the unique needs and experiences of adults and families living with long term conditions, and the significance of multi-agency collaboration across the health and social care sectors. This will be achieved by drawing the students' attention to current policy, practice and research. In addition, psychological, physiological and sociological perspectives are explored. The module will develop understanding of the importance of user/carer expertise in healthcare decision making.
**40 credits**
Caring for People with Acute and Short Term Needs : This module is designed to enable the students to further develop their understanding of the evidence based principles which underpin contemporary nursing practice through focusing specifically on people with short term acute and critical care needs. It offers a critical examination of the fundamental and specialist knowledge, skills and values required of the professional nurse and examines the nature of the nurse's contribution in ensuring safe and effective multidisciplinary/multi agency practice. The module will develop understanding of the importance of communication when discussing people with acute and critical care needs.
**40 credits**
Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nursing : This module is designed to enable students to develop their understanding of pharmacology within a healthcare context. They will increase their knowledge base regarding the medications used for people with long term and complex care needs as well as short term and acute care needs.
**20 credits**
Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing : This module is designed to enable students to understand research methods including quantitative, qualitative and literature reviews that underpin nursing and healthcare practice. \ \ An ability to understand research methods is important for information skills and underpins the skills of critical thinking and analysis which are desirable Sheffield Graduate Attributes. Students will be able to articulate the underpinnings of different approaches to studying evidence based practice.
**20 credits**
Professional Practice 2 for Nursing : This module will consist of three placement blocks in year two in which the skills required by an adult nurse will be developed. You will apply your underpinning knowledge and skills within a planned and supervised practice experience. You will demonstrate your learning by completing essential documentation.
Third year
Core modules:
Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 1 : This module is designed to enable the students to critically analyse the evidence based principles which underpin nursing interventions as they develop into autonomous practitioners. It offers a critical examination of the fundamental and specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes required of the nurse and examines the nature of the nurse's contribution in effective multidisciplinary care and management.
**40 credits**
Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice 2 : This module will consolidate learning of all NMC standards and facilitate students to seek out, critically analyse, make judgements upon and implement best evidenced based practice as they transition into autonomous and accountable nurse practitioners. It offers a critical examination of the knowledge, skills and values required of the professional nurse. Students will be enabled to understand and practise effective management and leadership skills as they transition into autonomous nurses in the context of effective multidisciplinary, multi-agency and integrated care practice.
**40 credits**
Developing Nursing Practice : This module is designed to enable the students to complete a project based on a subject relevant to the adult field of nursing. Students will critically evaluate clinical practice using evidence based literature and make recommendations for future practice. This will enable students to become independent, accountable practitioners ensuring that their practice is evidence based.
**40 credits**
Professional Practice 3 for Nursing : This module will consist of three placement blocks in year three in which the skills required by an adult nurse will be developed. You will apply your underpinning knowledge and skills within a planned and supervised practice experience. You will demonstrate your learning by completing essential documentation.
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we will inform students and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Learning and assessment
Learning
The course is split equally between theory and practice.
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, online learning, clinical skills sessions and clinical placements, as well as self-directed learning.
Throughout the course you’ll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff - both in the classroom and on placement - who will incorporate the latest research into their teaching, so your learning is evidence-based.
We are experienced in supporting students from a range of backgrounds, and we’re committed to enriching your learning experience and having a positive influence on your educational and personal journey while at Sheffield.
Clinical skills and simulated teaching
Our clinical skills teaching acts as the bridge between the classroom and clinical placements. Here you’ll develop your practical skills alongside your peers, in a safe and supportive environment. You will also get the chance to learn directly from real-life patients in our Patients as Educators programme.
We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.
Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.
Learning support facilities and library opening hours
Assessment
You’ll be assessed through a combination of coursework, exams and practical tasks. This could include
- essays
- timed exams
- group work
- Observed Structural Clinical Exams (OSCEs)
- presentations
- practice assessments
Entry requirements
You must meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to the course start date, which is September each year.
This course is not presently open to international applicants. We are unable to accept international applications, as clinical placement capacity is confined by local staffing requirements.
With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.
- Standard offer
- Access Sheffield offer
Standard offer
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:\ BBB
A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification : BBC + B in a relevant EPQ; BBC + B in Core Maths
International Baccalaureate : 32
BTEC Extended Diploma : DDM in Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams), Dental Technology or Health and Social Care
BTEC Diploma : DD + B at A Level
T Level : Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade B in the core component
Scottish Highers : AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels : B + BB
Access to HE Diploma : Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit
Other requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including English, Maths and a science
- Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
Access Sheffield offer
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:\ BBC
A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification : BBC + B in a relevant EPQ; BBC + B in Core Maths
International Baccalaureate : 31
BTEC Extended Diploma : DMM in Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams), Dental Technology or Health and Social Care
BTEC Diploma : DD + C at A Level
T Level : Distinction in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T Level, including grade B in the core component
Scottish Highers : ABBBB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels : B + BC
Access to HE Diploma : Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 15 at Distinction and 30 at Merit
Other requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including English, Maths and a science
- Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
English language requirements |
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course, we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking, Reading and Listening, and 6.5 in Writing; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Equivalent English language qualifications
Visa and immigration requirements
Other qualifications | UK and EU/international
Interview
Applicants that are successful in our initial shortlisting process will be invited to an interview.
Health clearance
If you are infected with hepatitis C or HIV, or if you have a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty, including dyslexia, you must disclose this on your UCAS form. All potential students with significant support needs will be individually assessed to ensure that the University is able to support them on the course.
All new students will undergo health screenings known as an Occupational Health Check, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the Fitness to Study standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance and is in accordance with the Department of Health National Guidelines.
We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service or Student and Academic Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide. A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service
All applicants who are offered and accept a place on this course are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check in order to study with us.
Clinical student entry agreement
As part of the admissions process, applicants will be asked to sign a clinical student entry agreement that sets out standards and behaviours that are expected of those working in the profession.
Find out more about the entry agreement
Time commitment
This is a professional, pre-registration healthcare course. Healthcare programmes can be intensive and as such you should expect to have higher contact hours than other undergraduate degrees. They also may not follow the usual structure of other University programmes when it comes to semester breaks.
The NMC states you need to complete 2,300 hours of theory and 2,300 hours of practice to be able to register as an adult nurse. In order to meet these requirements you will spend approximately 37 hours a week studying (the equivalent of a full time job).
To help you prepare for this, you’ll receive a training plan that covers all three years of your degree. This includes the schedule of your theory and placement blocks, as well as blocks of annual leave pre-planned throughout the year.
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school.
Graduate careers
After successfully completing your Nursing (Adult) BMedSci, you will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and start your nursing career straight away.
The graduate prospects for a newly qualified nurse are huge, and you could go on to improve people’s lives in a range of settings. You might work in an intensive care unit, GP surgery or hospice, or provide one-to-one care to patients in their homes.
Later on in your career, you could move into clinical research, management or teaching, or take further training to support in theatre procedures or prescribe medication.
Wherever you decide to practise, our BMedSci degree will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities that come with a career in nursing. Our alumni continue to connect with us regularly on the programme and work in a wide variety of areas, using the experience they have gained to support current students.
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Top 5 in the UK for nursing
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
The School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery brings together expertise from across human communication sciences, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, and orthoptics.\ \ We aim to train compassionate, resilient and highly skilled healthcare professionals and support them throughout their working lives.
We work closely with organisations such as the Department of Health and Social Care, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, The General Pharmaceutical Council, and the Health and Care Professions Council. This means we can offer you high-quality, research-informed courses that meet the needs of the NHS.
Study with us and join a diverse and supportive community, led by passionate teachers, clinicians and researchers who can help you fulfil your ambitions.
Facilities
From your very first semester, you’ll develop your clinical skills in a safe, simulated environment. You’ll use high-fidelity manikins and the latest VR equipment to build your confidence before you start your first placement, and you’ll continue to practice and perfect your skills throughout your degree.
We’ve invested in 22 Anatomage tables to support your anatomy and physiology teaching. These full-size interactive screens let you explore the human body layer by layer. Along with expert teaching and real human plastinated specimens, you’ll use these tables to explore different clinical conditions. It’s the perfect way to link what you learn in the classroom to scenarios you might face in practice.
As an adult nursing student you’ll also have a dedicated study space at our Mushroom Lane site. You’ll also have full access to our Health Sciences Library at the nearby Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Our Anatomage tables allow students to explore the human body layer by layer.
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Our Anatomage tables allow students to explore the human body layer by layer.
All students will have the opportunity to practice basic life support techniques.
Lifelike manikin arms allow students to learn venipuncture skills
A clinical skills session with our Patients as Educators volunteers
Patients as Educators volunteers help Nursing student with their communication skills
High-tech simulation manikins are used for teaching
Equipment which simulates the mobility and vision issues of being an older patient
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
University rankings
A world top-100 university\ QS World University Rankings 2026 (92nd)
Number one in the Russell Group (based on aggregate responses)\ National Student Survey 2025
92 per cent of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent\ Research Excellence Framework 2021
University of the Year for Student Experience\ The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Number one Students' Union in the UK\ Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Number one for Students' Union\ StudentCrowd 2025 University Awards
20th in the UK targeted by the largest number of Top 100 Employers in 2025-26\ High Fliers 2026
Student profiles
[After graduating I was surprised by how prepared I felt to begin my qualified nursing journey
Elliot Stonehouse
Community Nurse, St Luke's Hospice, \ BMedSci Nursing (Adult)](https://sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/students/undergraduate-students/elliot-stonehouse) [Sheffield’s placements helped me understand the patient journey
Eléna Starsong
Graduate, \ BMedSci Nursing (Adult)](https://sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/students/undergraduate-students/elena-starsong) [The course at Sheffield made me an autonomous practitioner
Racquel Ward
General Practice Nurse, \ BMedSci Nursing (Adult)](https://sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/students/undergraduate-students/racquel-ward)
Fees and funding
Fees
Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
Examples of what’s included and excluded
Additional funding
As a Nursing student, you can apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund to help support your studies, which you won’t need to pay back. This includes a training grant of £5,000 per academic year, money back for clinical placement travel costs, as well as extra funding for students with dependent children or those facing hardship.
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University open days
We host five open days each year, usually in June, July, September, October and November. You can talk to staff and students, tour the campus and see inside the accommodation.
Online events
Join our weekly Sheffield Live online sessions to find out more about different aspects of University life.
Subject tasters
If you’re considering your post-16 options, our interactive subject tasters are for you. There are a wide range of subjects to choose from and you can attend sessions online or on campus.
Offer holder days
If you've made an application to study with us, we may invite you for an interview. If you are then successful in receiving an offer, we'll invite you to one of our applicant days. These applicant days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.
Campus tours
Our weekly guided tours show you what Sheffield has to offer - both on campus and beyond. You can extend your visit with tours of our city, accommodation or sport facilities.
Events for mature students
Mature students can apply directly to our courses. We also offer degrees with a foundation year for mature students who are returning to education. We'd love to meet you at one of our events, open days, taster workshops or other events.
Lifelong learning events for mature students
Apply
Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply.
How to apply When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website:\ www.ucas.com
Not ready to apply yet? You can also register your interest in this course.
Contact us
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Contacts for prospective students
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The awarding body for this course is the University of Sheffield.
Recognition of professional qualifications: from 1 January 2021, in order to have any UK professional qualifications recognised for work in an EU country across a number of regulated and other professions you need to apply to the host country for recognition. Read information from the UK government and the EU Regulated Professions Database.
Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.
Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer
2027-2028
Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply.
How to apply When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website:\ www.ucas.com
Not ready to apply yet? You can also register your interest in this course.
Become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Equip yourself with the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and deliver exceptional care to patients.
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