Overview 

This foundational program introduces the essential principles of adult nursing care and prepares students for higher-level undergraduate healthcare education. Offered at the University of Surrey, the curriculum emphasizes compassionate clinical practice, human biology, and the fundamental healthcare skills required to support adult patients across diverse medical settings.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of human anatomy, physiology, and altered health conditions in adults

• Core nursing values, professional ethics, and patient-centered communication techniques

• Basic clinical skills, infection prevention, and patient safety protocols

• The role of evidence-based practice and critical thinking in modern healthcare delivery

• Health promotion concepts and the social determinants impacting adult well-being

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of human biological systems and common adult health conditions

• Apply professional standards and ethical principles within foundational care contexts

• Utilize effective communication strategies to interact appropriately with patients and healthcare teams

• Evaluate introductory research to understand evidence-informed nursing interventions

• Perform fundamental clinical care tasks safely within simulated or supervised learning environments