Nursing

Nursing is one of the most worthwhile, rewarding careers you could choose, and we offer pathways including Adult Nursing, Children and Young People Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

All our pre-registration programmes, at both BSc and MSc level, include the academic and clinical education required to become a registered nurse and obtain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on graduation.

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Access to simulation labs with various manikins allowed us to practice interventions and procedures before starting placement, boosting our confidence and competence in areas we hadn’t experienced before to feel more prepared for real-world scenarios.
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Claire Lumsden
BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult)
United Kingdom

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Why study with us

  • Our programmes are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
  • Our blended learning delivery option provides flexibility to balance study with your commitments.
  • You'll be taught by professional, registered nurses with experience of working across all healthcare settings.
  • Our Nursing with Registered Nurse (Children & Young People) course is ranked in the top ten in the UK for learning resources and student voice (National Student Survey, 2024) (Compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide).
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Nursing placements

Nursing placements enrich your learning with practical, hands-on experience. You can apply what you've learned to real healthcare settings, as well as gain valuable skills and confidence.

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Jobs with a nursing degree

Graduates are able to pre-register to become a registered nurse. This allows you to obtain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll have all the skills and knowledge you need to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Interested in becoming a nurse in the UK? Discover the benefits, qualifications, and different routes you can take to pursue a career as a nurse.

Careers available to successful nursing graduates:

  • Adult nurse
  • Children's nurse
  • Midwife
  • Learning disability nurse
  • Mental health nurse
  • Paramedic
  • High intensity therapist
  • Physician associate

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