The UWE Bristol BSc (Hons) Nursing programme supports the career pathway into 4 distinct fields of nursing: Adult, Children and Young People, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

In this programme you will gain extensive practical experience and expert knowledge enabling you to make a positive difference to an individual's life. You will work as part of a multiprofessional team in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospital settings and community organisations.

Nursing is a really rewarding and exciting career! The prospect of employability on completion of the programme is high and you will start your journey into lifelong learning, with future opportunities to travel or specialise in an area of interest. In addition, you will learn invaluable transferable skills, such as organisation, leadership, prioritisation, communication and decision making.

For more information, please check out the Nursing webpages, watch our nursing student video or join us at the next open day, where you will be able to talk to practice and academic staff as well as a range of current Nursing students.

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com