BMedSci Nursing (Adult) pre-arrival information

Congratulations on securing your place to study BMedSci Nursing (Adult) with us this September. On this page you’ll find useful information and tasks to help make your transition to the University of Sheffield as smooth as possible.

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We know this can be a busy time for you, and we want to make preparing to start your course as straightforward as possible. This pre-arrival page is for new BMedSci Nursing (Adult) students starting in September 2025. Here you’ll find information and tasks to complete specific to you and your course.

Complete your registration

Follow this link for a step-by-step outline of everything you need to do in order to complete your registration at the University.

Register as a student

Welcome Week timetable

This year Welcome Week takes place on week commencing Monday 22 September.

Throughout the week there'll be lots of events to help you explore the campus and city, make friends, and find out how the university can support you. Information about University-wide activities will be shared with you directly in the run-up to Welcome Week.

During Welcome Week, we’ll also be holding important sessions and activities to introduce you to the BMedSci Nursing (Adult) programme. Below you can find a copy of our timetable for the first two weeks of the programme:

September 2025 timetable - week one and two [PDF download]

Any changes to your Welcome Week timetable will be communicated to you by the BMedSci Nursing (Adult) team.

Nursing training plan

Our adult nursing degree is a full time professional course, which means you'll spend approximately 37 hours a week studying (either on placement or studying theory). This means the course doesn't follow the usual structure of other University programmes when it comes to semester breaks.

To help you prepare for this, we've shared a copy of our training plan for all three years of your degree. This includes the schedule of your theory and placement blocks, as well as specific blocks of annual leave which are pre-planned throughout the year.

BMedSci Nursing (Adult) training plan [Excel download]

Occupational Health and DBS Clearance

You will have received an email explaining these processes. It is important that you complete these tasks as soon as possible to make your placements run smoothly. Please follow the links in the email.

Can’t find the email? Please email ahpnm@sheffield.ac.uk.

Professional conduct and learning together

We've put together a set of infographics for attending our clinical skills sessions and learning together, to help set expectations around professional conduct.

Learning together infographic

Professional conduct infographic, also outlined below.

Uniform

Correct uniform to be worn ensuring bare below elbows as per placement uniform policy, (sleeves, medical alert and religious bracelets worn correctly).

Long hair tied above collar / headscarf secured at neck level for safety and infection control.

Nail varnish, false nails, extensions, and nail jewellery are not permitted.

Food and drink

No food is to be taken into the clinical areas. Water bottles are permitted unless otherwise directed by the facilitator.

Respecting the resources

Treat the equipment and clinical areas with respect.

Communication

Engage in respectful communication and teamwork with all members in the clinical environments. Unless directed by the facilitator mobile phones not to be used in the clinical areas.

Collaboration

Work respectfully together to uphold a safe and effective learning atmosphere for all individuals.

Student support

As a University of Sheffield student, you have access to a lot of support. There is an overview of support available on the University website.

If you have a disability or a specific learning need, please contact DDSS (the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service). We also have a Disability Liaison Officer in the School of AHPNM, and a Student Inclusion Officer, who you will meet when you arrive.

The University also offers a variety of study support. Some information can be found here: digital learning support and library information.

You will also have an Academic Tutor, who will give you plenty of support and guidance during your studies.