Additional information
Programme overview and term dates
The BNurs programme overview (PDF) provides an overview of the BNurs programmes for the 2023-24 academic year.
Reading list and resources
During your nursing course, you will be expected to develop your knowledge through extensive reading and independent study.
As soon as you have completed the registration process, you will have access to Blackboard, which is the virtual learning environment we use to give you access to all the materials relating to your study on the programme. You will find reading lists within each of your units in Blackboard.
Practice placements
As a BNurs student you will go on a range of practice placements during your degree. Read more about practice placements including information on shift patterns, a placement map and mentorship.
Pre-arrival coffee morning event for students living at home
The School of Health Sciences will runs a pre-arrival coffee morning event for students who live at home or commute to campus.
The event aims to help you make contact with peers and gain support with issues relating to living off-campus. We will share further information and event details here once finalised. Please check back again soon.
You may also wish to visit the Students Union's resources for students who live at home: Living at home students
Peer assisted study - a guide by students
The peer assisted study sessions (PASS) are a student-led initiative for first years to attend.
The Introduction to PASS leaflet (PDF) provides useful information about the scheme, top tips from other students and details of societies, activities and events to get involved in during your time in Manchester.
Professional conduct
Learning Support Fund
Details of NHS financial support available for healthcare students can be found at the NHS website.