Explore Nursing

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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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Explore our Nursing courses

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?

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We have close links with clinical staff across Greater Manchester and the North West.

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You'll learn in our purpose-built facilities including our state-of-the-art Simulation Suites.

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As a BSc student, you will spend 50% of your studies in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector.

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If you have any further questions, our friendly team will be happy to answer them for you. You can contact our enquiries team via email enquiries@salford.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)161 295 4545