Module details: In this module, you will build the foundations you need to succeed in Higher Education and begin your journey as an Adult Nurse. You will develop key academic abilities, including writing, literature searching, referencing, and digital literacy, helping you use learning technologies with confidence. Core nursing theory will strengthen your understanding of professional relationships, assessment, person centred care, and the policies that guide safe and accountable practice. Through seminars, workshops, digital activities, and support from staff and service users, you will apply your learning to real case studies and reflective tasks, preparing you to think critically and act with integrity.

The aim of this interprofessional module is to introduce you to the key concepts and core foundations for the scientific study of life. A strong interprofessional ethos is built by bringing you and other students together and creating the opportunity to interact with and learn alongside students from a breadth of professional programmes. Subsequent modules will build on and integrate the strong foundations gained through this module to support the development of required profession specific knowledge and skills. You will develop a solid understanding of the structure and function of living organisms through the study of anatomy and physiological systems relevant to your programme of study. You will explore core physiological principles across the lifespan and, where appropriate, examine deviations from normal function, including aspects of pathophysiology.

Module details: In this module, you will explore the principles that underpin public health, health promotion, and illness prevention, focusing on how nurses help improve population wellbeing. You will examine social determinants, sustainable approaches to care, and the use of evidence and digital tools to enhance safety and quality. Learning activities will include lectures, seminars, discussions, case studies, and community focused tasks that deepen your understanding of health inequalities and prevention strategies. Through a written assignment centred on a health promotion campaign, you will apply theory to practice and build the knowledge and confidence needed to contribute to equitable, effective care in diverse settings.

Module details: In this module, you will begin developing core nursing capabilities through an integrated blend of placement learning and simulation. You will work with service users and professionals in diverse settings while holding supernumerary status so you can focus on your development. Preparation through online study, workshops, and skills sessions builds confidence for practice. You will take part in immersive simulations, virtual reality activities, and collaborative exercises informed by service users. Guided reflection supports your understanding of the NMC Code and current standards. Key themes include communication, safety, assessment, teamwork, dignity, and planning care, with all practice hours contributing to registration requirements.

Module details: In this module, you will develop the skills needed to recognise and manage acute deterioration in adults across both physical and mental health contexts. You will apply your understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to structured A to E assessment and safe clinical decision making. Key emergencies, including airway and breathing problems, circulatory issues, stroke, diabetic crises, and acute mental health decline, will be explored alongside evidence based interventions. Through lectures, workshops, and simulation, you will strengthen communication, assessment, and escalation skills. A practical OSCE will assess your ability to respond to an unwell adult and propose appropriate next steps in care.

Module details: In this module, you will deepen your understanding of long term conditions within a rapidly evolving health landscape shaped by new national strategies. You will explore how biopsychosocial factors influence recovery and how evidence based pharmacological and non pharmacological approaches support effective management. Learning will focus on partnership working with the MDT, individuals, and carers to promote independence, healthy choices, and self management. Through workshops, seminars, online study, and interactive activities, you will examine common conditions and co morbidities and consider lived experiences. A case study assessment will consolidate your knowledge and prepare you for future nursing practice.

Module details: In this module, you will strengthen your research abilities through interprofessional learning that brings together students from a range of health and social care programmes. You will build confidence in appraising quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods evidence, while exploring research design, ethics, and data analysis in relation to person centred care. Guided activities will develop your literature searching and synthesis skills, preparing you to plan a future scoping review. You will also examine digital healthcare and the ethical use of AI in research. The knowledge and scholarly thinking gained will support your wider academic work and future professional development.

Module details: In this module, you will advance the practice foundations established earlier by applying core nursing skills to more complex scenarios in both placement and simulation settings. You will prepare through online study, workshops, and clinical skills sessions that develop assessment, diagnostics, medicines management, and care planning. Learning will include immersive and virtual simulations, as well as Forum Theatre informed by service users and carers. Revisiting earlier case studies with added complexity, you will explore human factors, delegation, de escalation, mental health assessment, end of life care, recognising deterioration, and emergency response, strengthening confidence and competence across the NMC proficiencies.

Module details: In this module, you will develop the insight and capability needed to support people with complex health and social care needs across secondary and tertiary settings. You will examine integrated and person centred approaches, exploring how legal standards, policy, and service user involvement shape coordinated care. Learning activities will help you assess needs, plan interventions, and work across professions to promote safe continuity. You will consider strategic shifts towards community focused practice and digital health. Through real scenarios and simulation, you will strengthen clinical reasoning, ethical decision making, and collaborative skills for inclusive, accountable nursing practice.

Module details: In this module, you will strengthen your readiness to move from student to registered nurse by deepening your understanding of accountability, legal requirements, and ethical practice. You will develop confidence in leading and coordinating care, managing patient groups, and using safe prioritisation and delegation strategies. Learning in class will complement your experiences in practice as you build your supervision and feedback skills and refine your approach to leadership within interprofessional teams. You will also prepare for your first post through focused career development activities. Your progress will be demonstrated through a professional portfolio that evidences reflection, growth, and clinical insight.

Module details: In this module, you will apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges through independent and collaborative projects. You will identify a need within your discipline, gather and evaluate evidence, and use critical thinking to plan, develop, and implement a capstone project. Building on problem-solving, research, and communication skills gained throughout your programme, you will deliver a project that is relevant to your field, which may include community initiatives, innovation, or quality improvement. All projects are designed to meet programme-specific and professional standards, enabling you to demonstrate practical application of your learning and readiness for future professional practice.

Module details: In this module, you will consolidate your learning and prepare for professional practice through placements and simulated learning that reflect the full scope of the NMC proficiencies. You will refine core clinical abilities with increasing complexity, including assessment, history taking, diagnostics, care procedures, leadership, and medicines management, supported by updates to mandatory training. Through varied simulation methods, you will revisit and integrate earlier case studies while exploring themes such as speaking up, difficult conversations, bereavement, patient safety, duty of candour, and leading care. This experience will strengthen your confidence to practise independently under indirect supervision as you move towards registration.