Award-winning nursing degrees | University College Birmingham

Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare

Study at the UK's Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration) [2025 Student Nursing Times Awards] and take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare.

Whether you choose Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or Nursing Associate, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in a wide range of healthcare settings.

You'll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, gain extensive placement experience and benefit from strong links with healthcare providers across the region. Eligible UK full-time undergraduate students can also receive up to £6,000 financial support, helping remove barriers to study.

You'll graduate with the knowledge, practical experience and professional confidence needed to begin a rewarding nursing career.

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Applications for our nursing degrees starting in September 2026 are open. You can apply direct to us today.

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£6k Cost of Living Allowance

At University College Birmingham, we believe the cost of living shouldn’t hold you back from achieving your goals. That’s why we’re providing UK full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2026 with £6,000 each to support expenses like food, bills, and transport - completely free, with no need to pay it back.

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Even more support for your studies

You can get a free £5,000 a year from the UK government, which helps to support nursing recruitment and remove financial barriers to study. If you study mental health nursing, you can also get an extra £1,000 a year from the government, which doesn't have to be paid back.

Explore our nursing degrees

Nursing is more than a career – it's an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives every day. Our Nursing courses combine academic learning with extensive practical experience, helping you develop the professional skills and confidence needed to succeed in modern healthcare environments. Explore our nursing courses below and apply online to see if we can make you an offer.

Nursing Associate FdSc

Want to support Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals by becoming a Registered Nursing Associate? Featuring multiple placements, this innovative course and our…

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Dream of becoming a nurse? Featuring multiple placements and supported by our outstanding facilities, this award-winning course will prepare you for a rewarding caree…

Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)

Start your journey towards a rewarding career in mental health nursing. We are an award-winning provider of nursing education and our NMC-accredited course wi…

"Our nursing degrees have been developed with practice learning partners, service users and carers to reflect the requirements and complexities of modern healthcare."

Professor Kathryn Riley Director of Nurse Education

Why study Nursing at UCB?

Nurse Education Provider of the Year – recognised at the 2025 Student Nursing Times Awards for excellence in nursing education
Up to £6,000 financial support available for eligible UK full-time undergraduate students
Award-winning placements providing valuable hands-on experience in real healthcare settings
State-of-the-art facilities including a simulation ward, immersive learning environments and specialist nursing equipment
NMC-approved courses designed to prepare you for professional nursing registration
Strong employment prospects supported by links with NHS trusts and healthcare providers

Community and support

Our diverse and inclusive community will help you build friendships, discover new interests and make the most of university life.

You'll also have access to award-winning support throughout your studies, from academic skills and careers guidance to health, wellbeing and disability support. Whatever your goals, we're here to help you succeed.

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