Graduates of this course will be equipped with the skills needed to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based care, driving improvements in the quality of care provided to patients. You will be able to lead healthcare teams, manage resources effectively and advocate for patients and their families.

The course aims to produce degree-qualified registered nurses who are capable of leading change within the healthcare sector, improving the standards of patient care and making a positive difference to the lives of those you serve.

You will gain competency in leadership, management and research that will enhance skills which are adaptable and support clinical practice. This places you central to innovative and contemporary nursing within Health and Social care.

On completion of your BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies, if you are interested in pursuing a career in research, our MRes in Nursing and Midwifery will prepare you to lead and undertake extensive programmes of research within a wide range of healthcare setting. Alternatively, you could consider our postgraduates courses such as:

• Advancing Integrated Urgent Care Practice Postgraduate Certificate
• Leading Interprofessional Practice Education Postgraduate Certificate
• Clinical Supervision Postgraduate Certificate
• Professional Nurse Advocate Certificate of Credit for Nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Professional Advocate in Healthcare Certificate of Credit for Allied Health professionals and International Nurses.

An Honours degree will help you to compete in a contentious market, particularly when applying for international positions. It does not affect your NMC or provide access to other parts of the register but will broaden your horizons, improving your self-confidence and competences in teaching and mentoring work colleagues.

Utilise our Careers and Employment Service​

Whilst you are a student at the University of Derby, and for three years after you graduate, our Careers and Employment Service can assist you with job search advice, CV creation, workshops and events, as well as one-to-one appointments with employment advisers to help with career planning and interview preparation.