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Study Nursing in the United Kingdom

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

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Midwifery PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

  2. Research

    Midwifery (Research)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

  3. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration)

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  5. Master

    MSc Midwifery

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

  6. Master

    Midwifery Studies, MSc

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  7. Foundation programme

    Midwifery (Pre-registration)

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

  8. Bachelor

    Midwifery Practice (Pre-registration) RM BSc(Hons), UCAS Code: B720

    Staffordshire University 🇬🇧 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  9. Certificate

    PGCert Complex Care Pathways in Midwifery

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Midwifery For Registered General Nurses, BSc

    Canterbury Christ Church University 🇬🇧 Kent , Canterbury, United Kingdom

  12. Master

    Midwifery, MSc

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  13. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Midwifery (156 weeks)

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

  14. Certificate

    MSc/PgDip/PgCert Midwifery (Postgraduate Taught)

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

  15. Bachelor

    Midwifery Practice (Shortened) RM BSc(Hons)

    Staffordshire University 🇬🇧 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  16. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

Study Nursing in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 58 universities and colleges offer 133 Nursing programmes: 60 Bachelor, 15 Master and 4 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Preston, Manchester and Dundee. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Central Lancashire, City University London and University of Salford.

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 133 Nursing programmes at 58 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Preston and Manchester.

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 in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Central Lancashire, City University London, University of Salford, University Campus Suffolk and University of Nottingham.

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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