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 undergraduate courses starting in September 2026 are now open through Clearing. Visit our Clearing page to check your options, get support from our Admissions team and find out how to apply.

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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?

We're serious about placements

We don't just talk about getting you career-ready, we make it happen and proudly won best placement provider at the Student Nursing Times Awards. Our nursing courses feature multiple placements to build your experience and get you experience across different settings. Most are paid too, helping you balance a degree with the cost of living.

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NMC-approved courses

Our nursing courses are Nursing and Midwifery Council-approved, designed to prepare you for professional nursing registration. We have strong employment prospects supported by links with NHS trusts and healthcare providers.

Award-winning teaching

We were recognised as Nurse Education Provider of the Year at the 2025 Student Nursing Times Awards, testament to our excellence in nursing education. Our facilities are also the best in Birmingham, according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards, and feature a replica hospital ward and immersive VR learning environments to give you real-life experience.

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A city that has it all

Study in Birmingham, one of the UK's most exciting cities. With nearly 40% of the population under 25, there's always something happening, from amazing food spots and shopping to live music, festivals, sport and nightlife. Plus, with London less than 90 minutes away by train and opportunities from leading employers across the city, Birmingham is the perfect place to study, explore and kick-start your future.

Being in Birmingham

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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Join us at our Clearing Open Day on Saturday 15 August 2026 to explore our campus, facilities and accommodation, meet lecturers and current students, and get advice on your Clearing options.

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