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Study Nursing

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. Bachelor

    Midwifery Studies, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

  2. Certificate

    Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

    Alverno College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

  3. Bachelor

    Midwifery (Honours) (Bachelor)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

  4. Bachelor

    Midwifery Long Programme (BSc (Hons))

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Midwifery (Postgraduate)

    Flinders University 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia

  7. Bachelor

    Midwifery - BSc (Hons), 3 yearsFull Time

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

  8. Postgraduate

    Family Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

  9. Other programmes

    Course: Metodología de la Enfermería (2012)

    Universidad de Cantabria 🇪🇸 Santander, Spain

  10. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Course: Enfermería Clínica

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

  13. Graduate

    Grado en Enfermería (Soria)

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

  14. Undergraduate

    Midwifery (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

  15. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner

    Prairie View A&M University 🇺🇸 Prairie View, Texas, United States

  16. Graduate

    Grado en Enfermería (Palencia)

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

  17. Master

    Midwifery MPhil (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

  18. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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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