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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. Master

    Master of Science in Midwifery

    Bastyr University 🇺🇸 Kenmore, WA, United States

  2. Postgraduate

    Midwifery Practice (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

  3. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner Track

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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    Midwifery (Mature)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

  6. Other programmes

    Family Nurse Practitioner

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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    Family Nurse Practitioner option

    University of North Carolina Wilmington 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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    Midwifery

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

  9. Master

    Family Nurse Practitioner, MS (Graduate Program)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

  10. Bachelor

    Midwifery - Registered Midwife (3 Years) BSc Hons (Bachelor)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Midwifery

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

  13. Undergraduate

    Midwifery (extended) BMid (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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    DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner

    Washington State University - College of Nursing 🇺🇸 Spokane; Tri-Cities; Vancouver; Yakima; Walla Walla, United States

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    Midwifery

    Division of Medical Sciences, University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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    Midwifery BM (Hons)

    PRIFYSGOL BANGOR UNIVERSITY, Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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    Midwifery

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

  18. Other programmes

    Midwifery (3 Years) [BMidwif] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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.

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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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