Overview

Study an Adult Nursing degree at the University of Suffolk and become a highly sought after healthcare professional as a registered nurse. Build the skills, knowledge and confidence by studying a nursing course ranked 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide 2025).

The course reflects contemporary, emerging global and local health needs, embedding core NHS values to improve the care of adult patients whilst building a fulfilling and rewarding nursing career.

Our course team are expert registered practitioners with excellent links with the NHS and local hospitals, committed to teaching and motivating you to become a nurse who makes a difference. Our £15m Health and Wellbeing building located at our Ipswich campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities delivering clinical simulation, immersive and VR environments equipping nursing students to learn and thrive within clinical practice. 

With learning split 50/50 between theory and practice, as an adult nursing student you will complete clinical placements throughout your course to develop the essential clinical skills and gain experience in a variety of practice settings. With dedicated practice supervisions and assessors to support you with placements across a range of specialisms including community nursing, acute wards in NHS Trust Hospitals and voluntary/private sectors to name a few areas, the team at the University of Suffolk are here to support you every step of the way.

Our BSc Adult Nursing degree is approved by the statutory body the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with the course offering versatility in which graduates can progress to a range of careers outside of adult nursing, including further training for midwifery, health visiting, and school nursing.

Funding
When studying the BSc Adult Nursing degree, you could be in receipt of a training grant of up to £5,000 per academic year depending on your circumstances through the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF).

Interviews
As part of your application to study this course, you will be invited to attend an interview. Attending your interview is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, and for you to find out more about your chosen course whilst exploring our campus and facilities.

Professional Registration
Upon completion of your degree, graduates gain first level entry to the NMC Professional Register. Further information about the university's relationship with the NMC is available in the PSRB register.