Course summary
Start your nursing career at the University of Leeds. At Leeds, we offer an innovative curriculum, delivered by experts who translate their research into active clinical practice. Ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery, we'll provide you with the outstanding education you need to grow and develop as a nurse. Course highlights The course will enable you to become a future-focused nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-informed care. You’ll develop resilience and become a role model for other professionals and the children, young people, and families you’ll provide care to. Developed in partnership with service users and carers, as well as our current students and practitioners, you’ll benefit from real world experiences. Alongside required attendance we have a flexible and accessible approach to learning which enables you to access learning materials in a variety of ways. You’ll have access to all the innovative technologies available at Leeds such as simulation and engaging online learning packages while still gaining essential practice experience on campus, in practice settings and within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and private and voluntary sector organisations. Our clinical skills suite recreates a variety of healthcare settings including a community flat, intensive care unit and hospital ward and is complete with patient manikins. Here you’ll be able to practice clinical skills such as measuring vital signs, medications management and enteral feeding methods.
Assessment method
In clinical practice you’ll be assessed by registered professionals who are responsible for your learning and development whilst on placement. Within the University, assessment takes many forms including individual and group assignments, written and oral exams, and practical assessments. You’ll need to demonstrate knowledge and application of nursing concepts and techniques, and will develop abilities, skills and competencies in providing person-centred care. You’ll need to produce work that is both evaluative and creative and show you can conduct independent, in-depth enquiry within the discipline. You’ll need to be able to draw on a wide variety of evidence-based material such as academic journals, textbooks, policy and national health-related guidelines and be able to evaluate and critique received opinion.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - Not accepted
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
When applying, you should provide an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to your character and good standing.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT