Nursing

Take your first steps towards professional registration as an Adult Nurse with our BSc Nursing. The BSc Nursing (Adult) is a three-year professional degree that prepares you to care for adults of all ages across a wide range of healthcare settings. The course combines on-campus learning with practical clinical placements, helping you develop the confidence, communication skills and clinical expertise needed to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

It’s the first step toward becoming a registered adult nurse and building a career where you make a real difference every day. There's never been a better time to train as a nurse! Not only is public appreciation for nurses growing, but so is the funding.

You can now apply for a £5,000 grant that you won't need to pay back! There is also an extra £3000 funding available depending on your personal circumstances. You can find more information about eligibility and how to apply on the HSC Scholarships and Funding page.

Nurses play an essential role across all areas of health and social care, including hospitals, GP surgeries, community teams, care homes and patients' homes. Adult Nursing is a career where your skills, compassion and commitment make a real and lasting difference to the people you care for. At Essex, you will study a fresh and modern curriculum shaped with input from service users, carers and healthcare partners.

This ensures your learning reflects current practice and prepares you for a profession built on empathy, confidence and high-quality person-centred care.