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Sri Lanka GCE Advanced Level accepted for undergraduate entry; HND can be considered for advanced entry; O/L holders can be considered for the International Foundation Programme (grades not stated)
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BSc (Honours) Nursing (Adult)
Develops the knowledge, skills and values needed to provide competent adult nursing care and build a professional identity, combining university study with clinical practice.
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A clearer look at BSc (Honours) Nursing (Adult)
Develops the knowledge, skills and values needed to provide competent adult nursing care and build a professional identity, combining university study with clinical practice.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on person-centred, evidence-based care, clinical assessment, communication and patient safety, professional accountability and supervised practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Person-centred, evidence-based care
- Clinical assessment, communication and patient safety
- Professional accountability and supervised practice
- Connect nursing theory with supervised clinical learning.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Clinical communication
- Care planning
- Evidence-based judgement
- Safe professional practice
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students committed to caring for people, learning in clinical settings and meeting the professional standards required for registration. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Registered practitioner after required registration
- Community health practitioner
- Clinical specialist after experience
- Health-service leader
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
35 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Collaboration For Individual And Community WellbeingPublished course content
- 02Models of care, support and empowermentPublished course content
- 03Social capital and cultural humilityPublished course content
- 04Social accountability and determinants of healthPublished course content
- 05Safeguarding practicePublished course content
- 06Public health agendas, inquiries and evidence-based reportsPublished course content
- 07Building effective, trusting relationshipsPublished course content
- 08Community profiles and place-based care systemsPublished course content
- 09Person-centred service deliveryPublished course content
- 10Behaviour change and microaggressionsPublished course content
- 11Diversity and inclusionPublished course content
- 12The effects of planetary health on wellbeingPublished course content
- 13Fundamentals Of Nursing PracticePublished course content
- 14Professional behaviours, attendance and evaluationsPublished course content
- 15Evidenced-based nursing practicePublished course content
- 16Inclusivity, exclusion, unconscious bias and anti-racismPublished course content
- 17Preparation for practicePublished course content
- 18Adult, mental health and learning disabilities nursingPublished course content
- 19Psychological concepts to develop relationships with othersPublished course content
- 20Child development and psychological dimensions of playPublished course content
- 21Positive behaviours supportPublished course content
- 22Cognitive behavioural therapy skillsPublished course content
- 23Equality act and reasonable adjustmentsPublished course content
- 24Part 1 PlacementPublished course content
- 25Reflection for portfolio developmentPublished course content
- 26MYEPAD trainingPublished course content
- 27Fundamental nursing skills – part one proficienciesPublished course content
- 28Medicines administration and testPublished course content
- 29Mandatory basic life support trainingPublished course content
- 30Mandatory moving and handling trainingPublished course content
- 31Mandatory PMVA trainingPublished course content
- 32Mandatory e-learning for healthPublished course content
- 33Technology and informatics (telehealth)Published course content
- 34A wide range of clinical experiences within each allocated practice settingPublished course content
- 35Personal And Professional DevelopmentPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 104 UCAS tariff points
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lanka GCE Advanced Level accepted for undergraduate entry; HND can be considered for advanced entry; O/L holders can be considered for the International Foundation Programme (grades not stated)
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, minimum 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on shu.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Sheffield Hallam University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.