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Nursing Degrees in the UK

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Nurses are an integral part of healthcare, be it private or state-funded. Without nurses, the healthcare systems would be considerably less efficient and caring. They are focused on caring for individuals and their families, as well as the wider communities, in order to attain, maintain or recover health and quality of life. Nurses work alongside the doctors, midwives and medical practitioners to ensure that every patients needs are being met, providing care before, during, and after any procedures.

The content of an undergraduate degree will depend on what type of nursing course you choose to study. You will have options to study adult nursing, children's and young people's nursing and mental health nursing, among others. Whichever degree course you choose, you will be given a foundation knowledge of nursing, along with many opportunities to develop your nursing skills. A nursing degree will be focused on both the theory and practical application of your knowledge, making sure that you are fully prepared to enter the workplace after successfully completing your degree.

Your course will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as technical and practical sessions. You will likely be required to participate in a clinical practice placement, which will aid your professional development and improve your clinical skills.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

Nursing degrees in the UK in 2024

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Nursing Studies - Top Up BSc (Hons)

University of Derby Online Learning, University of Derby United Kingdom

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Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

University of Derby United Kingdom

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Nursing Assistant UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Nursing (Mental Health) BSc

University of Stirling United Kingdom

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Nursing (Children's) with NMC Registration BSc (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) BN, Diploma of Higher Education

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales United Kingdom

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