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We are the largest trainer of undergraduate nurses in the UK (based on number of students enrolled; HESA Student Record 2021/22)

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and observe practice in other countries, like our adult nurses who went to Pittsburgh, USA, and our midwives who visited Tanzania.

£5 million

spent on updating and expanding our healthcare facilities, including a resuscitation room, theatre suite and simulation equipment.

7th

out of 101 in the UK for social mobility (Higher Education Policy Institute English Social Mobility Index 2023)

Find out about our Nursing courses

If you’ve always wanted to become a nurse, now is the time! Our courses will help you start a rewarding career in nursing. You could begin Adult or Learning Disability Nursing this September or opt for Child or Mental Nursing for a January start (subject to available spaces). Find out more at one of our Open Days

Our Nursing Courses

Transform your life and make a difference to others by training to be a Nurse! Accredited by the NMC, our Nursing degrees provide you with the clinical skills and experience you need to be a professional nurse.

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Funding for Nurses

The Government provides financial support for student nurses. Nursing students currently receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back and can also apply for support with childcare costs if needed.

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Why study Nursing

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the true value of our healthcare workers. Find out about the huge role nurses play in the wellbeing of the nation and why you should become a nurse.

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Inderjosh Heer

Inderjosh was inspired to become a nurse after witnessing the true impact they make on the frontline. The attentive care he observed from healthcare professionals as he accompanied his gran to hospital visits confirmed his future career choice.

Nursing Facilities

We offer specialist facilities to enable you the ability to explore, learn and develop within every aspect of your specialty. All our students have access to our facilities including our mock wards, birthing room, and skills practice and care enhancement (SPACE). 

Double win for at Student Nursing Times Awards

Child Nursing student, Beth Dennis, recently scooped two top national awards after making an impact on student nurses, healthcare professionals and the community around her.

Gold for Student Experience  - BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Click to read more.

Gold for
Student Experience

BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

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Accommodation

Find your home from home at BCU. Queen’s Hospital Close offers hassle-free accommodation located on Bath Row, which is just a 20-minute walk to City South Campus and less than a mile from the Bull Ring’s renowned shopping and the city centre’s restaurants and bars.

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Admissions

Read our admission FAQs to get your application questions answered. If your question isn’t covered, we have all the details of how to get in touch.

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Student support

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here – and beyond – to succeed and flourish in your studies and career.

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Social media

Follow our social media channels and discover more about life at BCU, including what the University and city will offer you if you study here.

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Coronavirus

For information and updates in relation to coronavirus, including details on how we are supporting our applicants, please see our dedicated webpages.

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