Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above in a health-related subject.
GCSE Grades 4/C or above in English and maths.
Satisfactory health clearance, confirmation of vaccination status and enhanced criminal record disclosure. Please refer to the full requirements in the disclaimer section

All learners who meet the admission criteria are interviewed following a values-based recruitment process.

There is a requirement to demonstrate completion of 600 practice hours in relevant health/care settings through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process to meet the NMC standard of nursing education of 2,300 practice hours. The RPL process will credit you for 600 hours to meet the stated NMC criteria. You will be supported in the RPL process.

Non-UK degrees may be accepted if healthcare related and accompanied by a certificate of comparability which you can obtain from www.enic.org.uk

We recognise a breadth of qualifications. Speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

Develop your skills in forming therapeutic relationships, promoting patient involvement in decision-making, safeguarding and addressing comprehensive health needs for all ages.

Learn skills and behaviours to independently address diverse health and care needs across the lifespan. Analyse, develop and deliver effective care to adults, focusing on physiological, mental health and wellbeing needs, with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice, care and compassion.
Learn the clinical and care skills to provide autonomous, compassionate and person-centred care and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams as an adult nurse, coordinating safe, evidence-based care delivery.
Through recognition of your previous care experience and completion of four practice placements organised by Coventry University during your course, achieve 50% practical placement training needed for registration as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The clinical practice experience exposes you to caring for the needs of adults across a range of health services
Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.
Enjoy the freedom of studying from anywhere in the UK for most of the course as most academic learning sessions are delivered online. It is an NMC requirement that you must be resident in the UK during all the course’s theory and practice elements.

The practice elements of the clinical placements may be delivered in one of the following regions of England: Midlands, North East and Yorkshire, London, Bedfordshire, East Kent and Medway. Please note, you are responsible for your travel arrangements to attend your placements.

Face-to-face skills and practical teaching elements will be delivered at Coventry, Scarborough or Vauxhall (London) campuses. We will try to accommodate your preferred choice (subject to availability). Please note, you will be responsible for your travel arrangements to attend these.

Why you should study this course

Learn to work with high standards of person-centred care, complex care coordination, decision-making, leadership and mentoring. Become an accountable professional, excel in multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate leadership through relationship management and emotional intelligence.
This course is ideal for you if you’re a graduate of health-related disciplines, psychology, criminology or sociology degrees with some experience in health and social care. It is also suitable if you are an existing nurse looking for dual qualifications.
Theoretical course aspects will be further developed through simulation and clinical placements which are relevant to the adult nursing field.
Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.

Studying in the School of Health and Care

Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.

While continuously developing your sense of professional identity as a nurse from day one, you'll also collaborate with learners from other School of Health and Care fields, learning in an environment that puts inclusivity, diversity and dignity at its heart.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.

Fees and funding

All eligible students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs.