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Nursing and midwifery degrees

Working as a nurse or a midwife is a challenging yet rewarding career choice that requires commitment and intellectual ability together with compassion, teamwork and a desire to care for others.

We place the values of the NHS constitution at the heart of our nursing and midwifery degrees and courses, offering a stimulating learning experience for students looking to start and progress their careers in this field.

Why choose Brighton for nursing and midwifery?

One of the best universities for midwifery in the UK

With a proven track record for quality, we ranked 10th in the UK for midwifery courses in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

A well-established provider of nursing degrees

We have a long history of delivering high quality nursing training.

Brighton is in the top 10 in the UK for children’s nursing courses according to the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Research focused approach to the health professions

In allied health professions, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy, 100% of our research environment is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Additional funding support

UK students studying nursing, midwifery and some allied health professions subjects receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year. Find out more on the NHS website.

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Our nursing and midwifery courses

Undergraduate degrees

We will support you in becoming a caring and compassionate professional who delivers skilled, evidence-based care in partnership with patients, families and communities.

  • Midwifery BSc(Hons)
  • Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)
  • Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)
  • Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)

Postgraduate degrees

Our post-registration courses are designed for qualified practitioners to support your career and develop your specialist knowledge.

  • Clinical Practice PGCert
  • Community Specialist Practice MSc PGDip
  • Health Research MRes
  • Specialist Community Public Health Nursing MSc (PGCert PGDip)

We also offer a range of other continuing professional education opportunities.

Apprenticeships

Grow as a professional with our degree apprenticeship programmes.

  • Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship
  • Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner Masters Degree Apprenticeship

PhD

A PhD at the University of Brighton will develop your professional skills as a researcher in your chosen discipline, and enable you to make your original contribution to knowledge, working alongside dedicated academics in a vibrant, supportive community.

  • Nursing and midwifery PhD
Brighton has excellent links with healthcare services and provide us students with a variety of placements in both acute and community settings that give us fantastic opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. It also shows us different areas of nursing and all the possibilities that are there for us when we qualify.

Lenka Huntley, nursing graduate

Why study nursing and midwifery at Brighton?

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Specialist facilities 
You'll have access to modern facilities, including our Clinical Skills and Simulation Suite, clinical skills rooms, Midwifery Care and Delivery Suite and Flexible Learning Environment. Learn more about our facilities. 

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Practice placements
To ensure you can confidently apply theory to practice, you will spend 50% of your year with local NHS trusts and other health and social care providers. Clinical placements take place across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

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A flexible career
Our courses offer an excellent foundation for working in a range of health contexts, in both hospital and community settings, and for further professional development in clinical practice, education, management and research.

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Interprofessional learning
Just like in the real world you'll spend time with students on our other health courses. You'll share learning, knowledge and expertise benefiting from interprofessional collaboration and preparing for work in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

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Accreditation
Our courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You'll graduate with eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse or midwife with the NMC and be entitled to practice anywhere in the UK.

What jobs could I do with a nursing or midwifery degree?

With a nursing or midwifery degree, you could work as a registered nurse or midwife. Registered nurses (RNs) and midwives provide medical care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Here's some more job roles you could enter after a university course:

  • Midwife
  • Adult nurse
  • Children's nurse
  • Neonatal nurse
  • Health visitor
  • High intensity therapist
  • Learning disability nurse
  • Mental health nurse
  • Paramedic
  • Physician associate.

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School of Sport and Health Sciences
Nursing and midwifery courses are taught at the School of Sport and Health Science which provides a stimulating learning experience, motivating and inspiring students to become critical thinkers and highly-skilled professionals.

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Study abroad
We are committed to providing a global perspective for nursing and midwifery students. Our international placements are fully supported and academically credited. Depending on your course, opportunities are offered in Europe, USA, Australia, Africa, Asia and South America. 

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