Nursing (Adult) [with Foundation Year] BSc (Hons)

The foundation year is an extended course that is not accredited by the NMC, meaning students are not considered registered<br/>student nurses and NMC regulations do not apply during this preparatory stage. Upon successful completion of the foundation<br/>year, DBS and Occupational Health clearance and passing the faculty interview, you will progress to our NMC-validated Nursing<br/>degree course and take the first step towards your career as a registered nurse. Immerse yourself in placements that will help<br/>you build practice-based nursing skills and knowledge. Study in Cambridge or Chelmsford, in our cutting-edge skill laboratories<br/>and become a part of our supportive nursing community. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to start your career as a Registered Nurse.<br/><br/>Join our NMC-validated Nursing degree course (Years 2-4) and take the first step towards your career as an adult nurse.<br/>Immerse yourself in placements that will help you build practice-based nursing skills and knowledge. Study in Cambridge or<br/>Chelmsford, in our cutting-edge skill laboratories and become a part of our supportive nursing community. When you graduate,<br/>you’ll be ready to start your career as a Registered Nurse.<br/>As you are studying a foundation degree, the first year of your four year degree will be at ARU College.<br/>ARU College is your pathway to an ARU degree. We provide our students with the support and knowledge you need to excel in<br/>your chosen pathway. At ARU College, your foundation year will provide you with a curriculum based on your chosen degree,<br/>with small class sizes, 16 contact hours per week and continual feedback to keep you on the right track. The course modules are<br/>a combination of subject-focused topics relevant to your chosen course, alongside skill modules that are important building blocks for studying at degree level.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.