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University of Brighton tops UK rankings for nursing graduate employment

University of Brighton is helping develop the future NHS workforce, with its Nursing and Midwifery courses ranked first in the UK for highly skilled graduates.

21 July 2026

The latest Graduate Outcomes figures place the university's Nursing and Midwifery courses 1st in the UK for highly skilled employment, with 100% of employed graduates progressing into highly skilled roles. The results underline Brighton's important role in training professionals who go on to support patients, communities and healthcare services across Brighton, Sussex and beyond.

The university also achieved outstanding results in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, where 96.4% of employed graduates were in highly skilled roles, ranking the subject 1st in the South East and 4th nationally.

Together, the results highlight Brighton's significant contribution to developing the skilled healthcare professionals needed by the NHS and wider health sector, at a time when building and sustaining the future workforce remains a national priority.

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Vix Fuller, Midwifery graduate and Midwife at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, said:

“My experience at the University of Brighton prepared me for a rewarding career in midwifery by combining academic learning with hands-on clinical experience. The course helped me develop not only the clinical knowledge and confidence needed to support women and families, but also the compassion and empathy that are at the heart of person-centred care.

“I now work as a Midwife at Conquest Hospital, and every day I draw on those skills and values. The combination of academic excellence, practical placements and ongoing support gave me the confidence to succeed as a healthcare professional and I'm proud to be part of Brighton's graduate community.”

The university also achieved excellent results in Education and Teaching, where 93.1% of graduates were in highly skilled employment, ranking the subject 1st in the South East and 4th nationally.

Dr Angela Glynn, Dean of the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, said:

"Every day, Brighton graduates are making a difference in hospitals, community settings and healthcare services across Brighton, Sussex and beyond.

"That's why we're delighted to see our Nursing and Midwifery courses ranked first in the UK for highly skilled employment, with every employed graduate now working in a highly skilled role.

"These results demonstrate the value of combining academic learning with real-world experience and reflect the strength of our partnerships with NHS and healthcare providers. Together, we're helping train the healthcare workforce of the future."

These latest Graduate Outcomes results reflect the university's emphasis on hands-on learning, clinical placements and close collaboration with healthcare partners, ensuring students gain practical experience alongside their academic studies.

With graduates progressing into careers across nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare professions, the University of Brighton continues to play a vital role in developing the workforce needed to meet future health challenges and deliver high-quality care.

About the Graduate Outcomes survey

The Graduate Outcomes survey is conducted by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) to capture detailed information about graduates’ activities and experiences after leaving higher education. All graduates from UK higher education institutions are invited to participate 15 months after completing their studies, with the survey aiming to contact over 700,000 graduates annually.

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