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Nursing degrees combine clinical practice with health and life sciences, preparing for professional care in hospitals, community health, specialised nursing and nursing management.

  • 615 programmes
  • 313 institutions
  • 59 countries
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  1. Graduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)

    Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

  2. Master

    MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Herzing University 🇺🇸 Menomonee Falls, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Podología Enfermería

    Universidad Católica de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia (Spain), Spain

  5. Bachelor

    Midwifery Short Programme (BSc (Hons))

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

  6. Other programmes

    Midwifery (1)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

  7. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

    Carlow University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, PA, United States

  8. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S.

    Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 🇺🇸 Brookville, Brookville, Brooklyn, United States

  9. Postgraduate

    Midwifery, postgrad

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  11. Certificate

    Nurse Midwifery: Graduate ( Certification)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

  12. Undergraduate

    Midwifery (Undergraduate)

    Faculty of Health, School of Pharmacy, Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  13. Master

    Nursing (Masters)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

  14. Diploma

    Midwifery Studies Postgraduate Diploma (Postgraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

  15. Master

    M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

  16. Master

    Midwifery (Masters)

    Flinders University 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia

Study Nursing – facts and figures

Nursing is taught at 313 universities and colleges in 59 countries – including 147 Bachelor, 132 Master and 21 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (138), United Kingdom (133) and Australia (57). Institutions with the widest choice: The University of Sydney, Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery, State University of New York (SUNY) and Universidad Cardenal Herrera.

Study Nursing by country

Degrees in Nursing

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Nursing builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Nursing, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Nursing programmes?

The directory lists 615 Nursing programmes at 313 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

How long does it take to study Nursing?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Nursing programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The University of Sydney, Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery, State University of New York (SUNY), Universidad Cardenal Herrera, University of New Mexico and Flinders University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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