At York St John University we take a whole person approach to nursing, seeing human beings as whole systems inseparable from their environment. We consider the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual aspects of individuals and their capacity for health and healing. Our approach is also inclusive and community focused, encouraging partnership and collaboration to challenge inequality and promote social justice.

This course combines theoretical study with extensive practice placements to fully prepare you for your career in adult nursing. Work-based placements will make up half of your time on this course, and you will have the chance to work with people of varied ages and backgrounds in urban, rural and coastal communities across the region. Our wide range of community placements include GP practices, residential care homes and hospitals.

In your university-based learning, small class sizes mean you will benefit from individual support from our highly experienced team. You will also benefit from learning alongside students from related subjects such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Biomedical Science, offering opportunities to expand your understanding further.

We will support you to:

• make a positive contribution towards the health and wellbeing of people across their lifespan
• Become self aware and reflective in your practice
• Develop coaching and leadership skills alongside your technical and clinical skills
• Actively engage in research throughout your degree, understanding the importance of evidence-based nursing
• Learn practical self care techniques which allow you to flourish in the face of challenges

Not sure which course to choose? Our 2 nursing courses share core elements while also offering specialist training in your chosen area.

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

Year 1

Our academic year is split into 2 semesters.

In your first year you will study:

• 1 compulsory module in semester 1
• 1 compulsory module in semester 2
• 1 compulsory module which runs across both semesters
• 1 compulsory practice learning module with practice learning placements across the academic year

You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications.

Modules

Year 2

In your second year you will study:

• 1 compulsory module in semester 1
• 1 compulsory module in semester 2
• 1 compulsory module which runs across both semesters
• 1 compulsory practice learning module with practice learning placements across the academic year

You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications.

Modules

Year 3

In your final year you will study:

• 1 compulsory module in semester 1
• 1 compulsory module in semester 2
• 1 compulsory module which runs across both semesters
• 1 compulsory practice learning module with practice learning placements across the academic year

You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications.

Modules

Teaching and learning

Throughout your degree you will experience different methods of teaching and learning. This will include:

• Lectures with the whole Nursing cohort
• Seminars and workshops specific to Adult Nursing
• Individual and group tutorials
• Coaching and reflective sessions
• Practical sessions in our Clinical Simulation Unit.

We use Technology Enhanced Learning to create a varied learning experience. This will include online lectures, discussion groups and online learning activities. You can also practice your nursing skills in the virtual world and develop your drug calculations and medicines administration skills electronically. There is an online portfolio to help you track your learning and review your achievements in work-based placements.

You will be expected to continue learning independently through self-directed study when not in timetabled sessions or work-based placements. Online library resources, such as nursing subject guides, databases, eBooks and eJournals are easy to access and help to support your study.

Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area.

Assessment

Assessment types vary from module to module and could include:

• Practical assessments
• Health numeracy exams
• Presentations
• Written assignments
• Work-based assessments.

For each assessment you will have a practice assignment before your formal submission. This allows us to give you feedback and support your ongoing development as you progress. We may also ask you to provide feedback to the other students as part of reflective learning and coaching activities.

Your future with a degree in Adult Nursing

This course will prepare you for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and moving into a rewarding career in adult nursing. Your learning will be centred around the standards and benchmarks required of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. In your final year we will support you as you move towards registration, with sessions designed to prepare you for this transition. You will leave with specialised skills in adult nursing, but could also go on to work in other areas of the profession.

Discover more career options on Prospects careers advice pages.

Whatever your ambitions, we can help you get there.

Our careers service, LaunchPad, provides career support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain experience and confidence to succeed.

Qualifications

Calculate your UCAS Tariff points

Your 104 UCAS points must come from one of:

• BCC at A Level (excluding General Studies)
• Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject
• DMM in a BTEC National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject
• T Level in a Health and Science courses. You will need to achieve a minimum of a grade P (A*-C in the Core)

Additional requirements

For entry onto this course you will also need to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (2018) requirements for selection. This includes completion of a declaration of Good Health and Good Character, Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

You will need to demonstrate you understand the role of a nurse, you could do this through identifying some experience in caring. Your experience can be in any care setting, or an environment that gives your insight into healthcare practice. We do not require a specific amount of caring experience. If you struggle to identify caring experience, detailed insight into a Nursing career through online research is acceptable, and you will be able to demonstrate this at interview.

International students

For 2024 entry this course will not be suitable for students who require a student visa to study.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may also be able to access the course through Recognition of Prior Learning.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council can allow entry through recognition of prior learning. You will need to be able to map this to the Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50% of the course. If you are a registered nurse, this may be mapped to more than 50%.

Any modules you wish to be considered during this process must come from another Nursing and Midwifery Council approved nursing programme. You must complete the relevant mapping documents to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning route.

RPL Mapping document Level 4 (Year 1) (Word, 38KB)

RPL Mapping document Level 5 (Year 2) (Word, 22KB)

RPL Mapping process (Word, 66KB)

Interview

If we think your application is outstanding, we will invite you for an interview. We do not interview every applicant. Find out more about the Nursing interviews, what you will need and what you can expect on the day.

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions, policies and procedures contain important information about studying at York St John University. You can read them on our Admissions page.

To study for an undergraduate degree with us, you will need to pay tuition fees for your course. How much you pay depends on whether you live inside the UK, or internationally (outside the UK). Tuition fees may be subject to inflation in future years.

UK 2024 entry

The tuition fee for 2024 entry onto this course is £9,250 per year for full time study.

This price applies to all UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.

You can find out more about funding your degree by visiting our funding opportunities page.

Funding opportunities

NHS Funding

As a student nurse you will be eligible for a training grant, and you can apply for the £5,000 NHS Learner Support Fund each year. You will also be able to claim for placement travel costs and any temporary accommodation you use while on placement. Your uniform and DBS checks will be funded by the University.

Tuition fees

International 2024 entry

For 2024 entry this course will not be suitable for students who require a student visa to study.

Travel and accommodation on placements

You can reclaim any additional travel or accommodations costs that are placement related through the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Accommodation and living costs

For detailed information on accommodation and living costs, visit our Accommodation pages.

Financial help and support

Our Funding Advice team are here to help you with your finances throughout your degree. They offer a personal service that can help you with funding your studies and budgeting for living expenses.

For advice on everything from applying for scholarships to finding additional financial support email fundingadvice@yorksj.ac.uk.