Explore Nursing
Here at the University of Salford, we offer nursing courses across the key fields of nursing (adult, children and young people, and mental health). Alongside our range of healthcare-related courses, including Integrated Practice in Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work, and Nursing Associate.
Nursing is not your average 'nine-to-five' job, and neither is life as a student nurse. You will spend 50% of your time on campus, studying and practising the fundamentals. Your remaining 50% will be spent on clinical placement, and developing hands-on skills and experience, preparing you to become a qualified nurse.
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BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)
This exciting and innovative course offers you the opportunity to study for, and to register as, both a Nurse (Learning Disabilities) and a Social Worker (Generic). You will gain the professional qualifications required as well as the knowledge, skills and experience required for working in health and social care settings, primarily with people who have learning disabilities, though placements in other social care settings meet the needs of a generic Social Work qualification.
Half of the time, the course is spent on placement where you will be supported by qualified practitioners. You will relate the theories of the professions to real-world practice and demonstrate your knowledge and skills through direct work with people with learning disabilities, their families and communities.
When you qualify, you will be able to register as a qualified nurse (learning disability) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to Social Work England as a social worker.
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
Adult nurses work in hospitals or in the community, offering support, education and care to adults and their families and carers.
50% of your studies will be spent in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector which includes prison placements, where you will spend time in a well-supported environment, working alongside qualified practice assessors and supervisors.
On successful completion of this course, you will have a recognised degree qualification that leads to registration as a qualified nurse, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This course also has a Foundation Year option, helping you transition into university study.
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Choose to study your first year in Bury
You can choose to study the first year of your University of Salford degree at Bury College's Health and Digital Centre. After that, you will continue your second and third years at our Frederick Road campus in Salford.
Check out our BSc (Hons) Nursing / RN Adult (first year at Bury College) page for more information.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children and Young People)
Children and young people’s nurses work in a variety of clinical settings and provide care, support, advice and education to 0-18 year-old children, young people and their parents/ carers. You will learn how to manage and maximise the health of children and young people in a hospital or the community.
50% of your studies will be spent in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector, where you will spend time in a well-supported environment, working alongside qualified practice assessors and supervisors.
On successful completion of this course, you will have a recognised degree qualification that leads to registration as a qualified nurse, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This course also has a Foundation Year option, helping you transition into university study.
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
Mental health nurses provide care for people experiencing mental health problems, working in the community, specialist hospitals or health centres.
50% of your studies will be spent in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector which includes prison placements, where you will spend time in a well-supported environment, working alongside qualified practice assessors and supervisors.
You will learn about how to support people during the most acute phases of their distress, how to work with people who have issues around substance misuse or offending behaviour and how to help those with ongoing mental health problems.
On successful completion of this course, you will have a recognised degree qualification that leads to registration as a qualified nurse, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This course also has a Foundation Year option, helping you transition into university study.
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FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry)
The Nursing Associate is a highly trained support role to deliver effective, safe and responsive nursing care in and across a wide range of health and care settings. This role will bridge the gap between a support worker and a Registered Nurse, providing a workforce for future healthcare. The programme is a two-year programme leading to a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree.
You will spend half of your time at the University and the other half working in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector. These practice learning opportunities will be across the Greater Manchester area.
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What Can We Offer You?
We have close links with clinical staff across Greater Manchester and the North West.
You'll learn in our purpose-built facilities including our state-of-the-art Simulation Suites.
As a BSc student, you will spend 50% of your studies in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector.
Hear it from our students
When you're making decisions about what course to study and which university to go to, we know it is useful for you to hear from people just like you. That's why we've asked some of our current students and recent graduates about their experiences at Salford.
Find out more about Life at the School on Health and Society.
The thing I love about Salford the most is that the staff are really approachable and helpful. I was able to meet with lecturers and have discussions whenever I needed it, my personal tutor was absolutely brilliant and still supports and checks in on us even though we have graduated.
I really enjoy clinical skills sessions, which really help me to link the theory to the skills. The skills team are fantastic at getting us to problem-solve, and really understand the rationale behind different clinical interventions. Plus, it's always great to be able to practice skills in such a low-pressure environment.
Our facilities
Campus Life. Big City Buzz.
Studying at the University of Salford is the best of both worlds. Our Peel Park campus is set in 46 square kilometres of lush, green space to enjoy, but we're also just over a mile away from the big city buzz of central Manchester, regularly voted as the UK's most liveable city.
Famous for music, culture, sport, art, and science, the cities of Manchester and Salford offer an unrivalled student experience where you can balance your studies with world-class culture, exciting events, and legendary nightlife.
Campus Life
We know university life isn’t all about studying – sometimes you have to have fun, too – and there are plenty of things to do outside of academia across our campuses.
From joining a club or society, to taking part in a gym class, to meeting up with friends for lunch in Atmosphere bar and café: when you're not working on your next assignment or research project, you can enjoy the perks of being on campus at the University of Salford.
Campus accommodation
Living in student accommodation is a great way to get settled into university life and meet new people. We have excellent accommodation options to choose from, including Peel Park Quarter, recently voted one of the best halls of residence in the UK.
Become an undergraduate student
Choosing a university is one of the biggest decisions you'll make - and we want to help you make the right one.
See what the University of Salford has to offer, register for our Open Day and find out more about your next steps.