Start your career in nursing
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Make a real difference
Nursing is much more than a job and University College Birmingham, located in the UK's buzzing second city, is a centre of excellence for high quality higher education, offering a range of nursing degrees that will set you on route to becoming a highly-skilled professional.
Taught by expert staff in cutting-edge facilities, you will also have work placement opportunities across a range of diverse settings, including hospitals, GPs, community services and even prisons.
When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. We were regional winners for student support at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, as voted for by students.
It's not too late to apply
Did you miss the UCAS deadline? Don't worry. You can still apply and join us this September.
If you apply direct, you won't have to pay an application fee and won't need to submit a personal statement.
Learn more about our courses
The beauty of studying a nursing degree at University College Birmingham is that we are highly vocational, meaning there are many practical elements on your course, with plenty of opportunities for real, industry experience. Discover more about our nursing courses and what your studies will look like below. If you decide you'd like to choose us for your undergraduate degree, apply on the course page to see if we can make you an offer.
Nursing Associate FdSc
Want to support Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals by becoming a Registered Nursing Associate? Featuring multiple placements and supported by our outstandin…
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Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
Dream of becoming a nurse? Featuring multiple placements and supported by our outstanding facilities, this innovative course will prepare you for a rewarding career w…
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Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in mental health nursing. Our NMC-accredited course will prepare you for entering this sector through extensive…
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Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Paramedics respond to emergency calls, provide pre-hospital care and performing medical procedures such as administering medications, intubation and defibrillatio…
Read moreFinancial help to study a nursing degree with us
- £5,000 free Cost of Living Allowance on us: for all full-time UK undergraduate students starting in September 2025. Find out more.
- An extra £5,000 a year from the UK government to support nursing recruitment
This adds up to a potential £20,000 for free to support you in gaining your nursing degree, helping to remove financial barriers to study.
*Undergraduates studying mental health nursing can also get an additional £1,000 a year from the government - a potential £23,000 of funding for your studies.
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"Our nursing degrees have been developed with practice learning partners, service users and carers to reflect the requirements and complexities of modern healthcare."
Reasons to study with us
- £200 million investment into campuses, equipment and resources
- City centre location - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife. Plus, there's a magnificent mix of cultures right on your doorstep and fantastic connections to the rest of the UK and the world
- Network of 1,000 employer contacts to provide valuable placements and excellent careers guidance through HIRED
- Award-winning support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Don't just take our word for it; join our next open day and see for yourself.
Community and support
Our community is diverse and inclusive, helping you forge lifelong friendships, find your people through clubs and societies and build a home away from home.
We also have award-winning support, with expert teams on hand for you to to access everything from academic writing support to help with your health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring you have no barriers to study.
Get to know us
Join an upcoming open day and learn what it's like to study with us. Our friendly student ambassadors will show you around the facilities and tell you all about student life at University College Birmingham.