This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses of the future. This is a full-time 4 -year course which enables applicants, who do not have a prior degree, to achieve a Masters level award alongside NMC registration in FIRST Adult and Child nursing as a dual award.
We have a strong record in providing high-quality and innovative nurse education to help you understand the demands and rewards of the role.
Students will complete a range of modules to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills for safe effective nursing practice. Students will also develop an in-depth and comprehensive understanding in Adult nursing and recognise the principles of nursing across all fields and across the lifespan. During year 4, students will develop their leadership skills in Child nursing to support future career progression.
**KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE**
APPROVED BY THE NMC:
All of our Nursing programmes are approved against the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. This means upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE:
A compulsory part of the course is practical learning, where students must complete a range of placements to meet the minimum hours requirement for practice learning and to support the application of theory to practice. Throughout, you'll benefit from the support of Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors who will help you get as much out of the experience as possible.
September 2026
Main Site
Kedleston Road,
Derby,
DE22 1GB, Central England, United Kingdom
September 2026
Derby
Kedleston Road,
Derby,
Derbyshire,
DE22 1GB, Central England, United Kingdom
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.