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Propel yourself into a rewarding career that makes a global difference. Immerse yourself in hands-on clinical placements and cutting-edge simulation facilities as you study in one of the UK's largest healthcare regions.
Nursing is a career where your care and clinical leadership expertise can transform lives daily. Through a clinical leadership inspired, research-informed curriculum, delivered by leading subject experts, you will develop specialised skills to care for children, young people and their families. Transform into a highly skilled, confident nurse, ready to excel in a healthcare environment.
For me, placement has been my favourite part of university so far. You will never be sent to the same placement provider twice so each time, you get to experience somewhere different so when it comes to you qualifying, you have a vast range of experiences to draw upon.
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Satisfactory completion of the Bachelor of Nursing programme provides you with the eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse. (Adult, Mental Health or Child).
in the UK for Nursing
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Transform into a clinical leader of the future and join our global nursing community. With a patient population of over five million people, you'll have the opportunity to treat individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Dive into diverse and exciting clinical placements in the field of child nursing. Our strong placement partnerships with local acute NHS trusts, community NHS trusts and multiple private and voluntary organisations provide exceptional clinical training opportunities. Combined with our teaching and simulated practice, you'll be fully prepared to make the most of your placements. All clinical placements are within the local community, within 90 minutes of travel time on public transport.
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You’ll learn from leading experts, receiving a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience. Our modern facilities and hands-on approach to teaching fully-equips you for a successful career in Nursing.
We ensure you have the best clinical skills and simulation practice experiences that you can take into your Nursing careers.
You will have access to a comprehensive support system to help you make the transition to higher education when you start at Birmingham:
Personal academic tutors – Your personal tutor will be an academic staff member that teaches on the Nursing course. They will get to know you as you progress through your studies. They will provide academic support and advice to enable you to make the most of your time here at Birmingham.
Student Services Centre - Based within the Medical School, access many services from drop in sessions for advice and guidance, referral to internal and external services to support regarding extenuating circumstances. Here you will find our Wellbeing Officers. They provide professional support, advice and guidance across a range of issues.
Academic Skills Centre - The centre is a place where you can develop your mathematical, academic writing and general academic skills. Become an effective and independent learner through the use of a range of high-quality and appropriate learning support services.
Our student experience team will help you get the most out of your academic experience. They offer research opportunities, placement support, and help you prepare for your post-university career. They also organise social events to help you meet fellow students from your course.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you transition to a new style of learning. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed. You’ll receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so that you can learn from and build on what you have done. Assessments methods will vary with each module and could include:
Year 1: Approximately 30% in scheduled teaching (lectures, small group tutorials and lab practice), 20% on independent study and 50% on placement.
Year 2: Approximately 25% in scheduled teaching (lectures, small group tutorials and lab practice), 20% on independent study and 50% on placement.
Year 3: Approximately 20% in scheduled teaching (lectures, small group tutorials and lab practice), 30% on independent study and 50% on placement.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
Build a foundation in holistic healthcare and evidence-based nursing practice. You'll learn alongside students from various nursing fields and participate in a range of placements and simulated scenarios. This combination of study and hands-on practice will give you valuable experience across different populations and nursing areas. The broad scope of the first year also allows for the possibility of switching your field of practice before the second year, depending on placement availability.
The following must be taken:
Module Title | Credits | Term |
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Essential Nursing Care | 40 | Term 1 |
Health and Wellbeing | 40 | Full Term |
Principles of Nursing | 40 | Full Term |
BBB you must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements
5,5,5 32 points overall with three subjects at higher level
BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma are considered
Number of A levels required: 3
Biology, Psychology or Sociology A level, and two others. Welsh Baccalaureate at grade B can substitute one of the A Levels. General Studies not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of your offer.
Grade A in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is accepted in addition to 3 A Levels (of equivalent level 3 qualifications). You would be made a variable offer e.g. BBB or BBC plus A in the EPQ (subject to conditions)
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above which must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject. We do not accept level 2 equivalents e.g. BTEC, Key skills. You must meet in full both the GCSE and Level 3/higher qualification entry requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing programme. The only exception to meeting the GCSE requirements in full applies to some Access applicants.
You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements and achieve merit overall with B in the Core for the below T Levels.
A CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is accepted with a minimum of grade B overall. You must offer a minimum of grade B in each of the mandatory units: Anatomy and Physiology for health and social care and research skills for health and social care as well as a minimum of grade B in pharmacology (optional unit).
32 points with 3 subjects at higher level graded 5, 5, 5. You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements.
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including 30 at distinction, 15 at merit (to include study of Physiology or Biology) and 15 credits at level 2. Access courses must have been completed within the last two years to be valid. You must also meet the GCSE entry requirements in full for the programme (as above). However, if it is more than 5 years since you took your GCSE’s and you also have 2 years full time paid work experience in health and social care, you are only required to have GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or above.
Bachelor degree minimum 2:2 or Masters or PhD. You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements.
As this programme has a mandatory clinical placement, every applicant for admission to the University must have reached the age of 18 years on 1 October of the year of entry.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. If your offer is for 2025 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £9,535 for UK students. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. If you are applying for 2026 year of entry, you will be advised of the annual tuition fee closer to the time.
per year for domestic (UK) students for 2025/26
To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company. The support available is made up of a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan which helps to cover living costs.
At Birmingham, we believe that financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why we offer a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
The NHS Learning Support Fund offers nursing students at least £5,000 a year in financial aid whilst you train and gain professional registration. Check out their website for eligibility criteria and further information.
Whatever your journey to university looks like, we’re here to support you every step of the way. For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, you apply online through UCAS. The UCAS website has lots of information and advice around the process.
Application deadline for September 2025 entry. Applications close at 18:00 GMT.
View further information on how to apply for undergraduate courses, including advice for UK and overseas applicants.
Following the submission of your UCAS application, your application will be considered, and all suitable candidates are shortlisted and invited to interview. If you do decide to accept a place you are required to comply with some non-academic conditions. Visit our dedicated applying to Nursing webpages for interview preparation tips and information on offer conditions for successful applicants.
Ranked as the top University for the UK's major graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers report) our BNurs Nursing degree will propel you into a successful and rewarding career within the healthcare industry.
Our graduates are highly valued and the majority seeking nursing positions have secured employment or pursued further career-related training on completing the programme. Many of our graduates stay in the Birmingham area and work in the NHS, others move on to take up appointments in the UK and overseas. There are many varied career opportunities for nursing in clinical practice, management, research and education.
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Hear from some of our inspiring alumni who have gone on to work for leading employers such as the UK Space Agency and BBC Sport.
Your experience studying at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community, and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. In our student accommodation, you can enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. With an ever-changing food and drink scene, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of culture, our city is more than somewhere to study.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus.
Our beautiful campus is the place where our diverse community comes together to learn and socialise. Like a town of its own, it’s just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
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