Additional information
The BNurs programme overview (PDF) provides an overview of the BNurs programmes for the 2024-25 academic year.
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.
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.
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
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.
Details of NHS financial support available for healthcare students can be found at the NHS website.