Nursing (Adult) Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)

From lectures to lifesaving care.

Begin your journey to becoming a compassionate, skilled, and confident adult nurse at Winchester. Our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience in a supportive community environment. You'll benefit from early clinical placements, state-of-the-art simulation facilities, and unique opportunities to explore your special interests. With a strong focus on both technical skills and personal values, we'll prepare you to make a real difference in people's lives from day one.

* Split your learning 50/50 across theory and practice, with 2,300+ hours of experience in both, as well as unique early clinical exposure in your first year on a professional values placement

* Work experience: Get first-hand placement experience with expert practitioners and NHS trusts, through our close relationships with practice partners including Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust, Oxford Health, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHSTrust, Salisbury NHS, and Rowans Hospice

* Facilities: Practice in our state-of-the-art simulation facilities with ward spaces, GP consultation rooms, advanced mannequins, virtual reality, and electronic patient records

* Develop crucial skills in supporting mental health and wellbeing through our distinctive programme thread

* Learning support: Experience the personalised support of a small, community-focused learning environment

* Employability events: Regular employability events with potential employers

* NMC-validated curriculum and eligible to apply for registration with the NMC on successful completion of your degree.

* Leadership: The course uses the NHS Leadership Academy Maximising Leadership in the Pre-Registration Healthcare Curricula Framework to build leadership skills through a spiral curriculum

What makes our Adult Nursing programme special is our genuine community feel. In our smaller university setting, our experienced team of supportive and accessible lecturers know your unique strengths and provide personalised support throughout your journey here. You'll experience hands-on nursing early, with your first [placement](https://www.winchester.ac.uk/student-life/UWin-Student-Blog/Blog-Posts/Adult-Nursing-Placement-Options.php "Adult nursing placement options") starting in November of your first year – giving you an introduction to what practice can look like in the professional world.

Our recently redesigned and NMC-validated curriculum incorporates the latest healthcare developments while maintaining our distinctive focus on humanisation, trauma-informed practice and professional values. You will enjoy a variety of health and social care practice experiences within the adult field of nursing as well as exposure to child, mental health and learning disability nursing. You'll benefit from our state-of-the-art simulation facilities at West Downs Campus, which include ward spaces, GP consultation rooms, and community settings with a range of advanced mannequins.

The programme features a strong mental wellbeing thread, innovative teaching methods (including sessions led by our drama therapist), and exposure to cutting-edge healthcare technologies. Throughout your studies, you'll hear from diverse guest speakers, including chief nursing officers, specialists in women's health, and individuals with lived healthcare experience.

Upon successful completion of your degree, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a nurse in the UK. Plus, as a Winchester graduate, you'll be pre-approved to continue your education with a Master’s degree with us, subject to eligibility.