De Montfort University Leicester

What you'll study

The programme mixes theory and practice across three years; first year teaching has a slightly stronger theory emphasis to prepare students for clinical work. Indicative first-year modules include:

• Practice Experience 1
• Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in Nursing
• Influences on Wellbeing
• Foundations of Field of Practise

Learning methods incorporate face-to-face and online lectures, seminars, webinars, workshops, presentations, tutorials, clinical skills sessions, enquiry-based problem solving and independent e-learning. Clinical placement blocks are full-time (typically 40 hours per week) and theory/independent learning blocks equate to up to 37.5 hours per week. Assessment methods include examinations, presentations and vivas, essays and reflective practice to assess theory and practice competence.

Entry requirements

Typical Clearing entry requirement is 64 UCAS points. The course duration is 3 years, delivered full-time (UCAS code B700, institution code D26). The programme page notes some additional entry requirements may apply and advises applicants to contact the university for full details.

Career prospects

On successful completion you are eligible to register with the NMC and apply for adult nursing posts. Recent graduates have taken roles such as staff nurses, community nurses and clinical leadership positions at NHS employers including Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Eligible students may apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund (training grant of £5,000 per year, a parental support payment of £2,000 per year for childcare and help towards additional placement travel/accommodation costs) subject to Student Loans Company eligibility criteria. The Waymade Scholarship (Shanta Foundation) provides £3,000 per year for three years to a small number of undergraduate Nursing or Midwifery students based on household income, a personal statement and annual progress reporting.