Nursing

Making the difference in people’s lives

Nurses play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of patients and their families – providing help when they need it most. Learn healthcare theory and practical skills from our team of professional nurses. Gain essential clinical experience through work placements and simulation suites.

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Begin your nursing journey at Bradford, where you'll choose from a three-year BSc or four-year MNurse, which includes an additional Master’s year.

You can also choose from a range of different nursing disciplines, including associate, adult, child, and mental health nursing.

On graduation you could secure immediate local employment as a nurse and start making a positive difference to people’s lives straightaway.

Check out our Nursing playlist for a flavour of student life at Bradford.

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Courses in Nursing

Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences

Apply for Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
MNurs (Adult / Mental Health)

Apply for MNurs (Adult / Mental Health) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
MNurs (Children’s / Mental Health)

Apply for MNurs (Children’s / Mental Health) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) - Harrogate and District NHS Trust

Apply for Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) - Harrogate and District NHS Trust at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) - Mid Yorkshire Hospitals

Apply for Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) - Mid Yorkshire Hospitals at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)

Apply for Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Nursing (Children’s) BSc (Hons)

Apply for Nursing (Children’s) BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

Apply for Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

Apply for Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time

The way the course is taught is interactive and fun, and the tutors are fantastic. They are there to support you academically, and are always on hand if you need additional help or support in other areas.
Anees, BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Mid-Yorkshire Hospital

Where Nursing can take you

Nursing is a rewarding career. It provides constant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and collaborative working. Nurses often work in teams, providing care directly to patients in hospitals, operating theatres, clinics, schools and patient's homes.

As a registered nurse you'll have plenty of options to specialise in areas such as:

forensic nurse
prison nurse
paediatric nurse
occupational health nurse
army nurse
nutrition and fitness nurse
mental health nurse

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All our nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

This means you can apply to join the NMC register on graduation, enabling you to practise as a nurse in the UK.

Study at Dewsbury and District Hospital

The University of Bradford and Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust have partnered to establish an off-site nursing school and degree programme at Dewsbury and District Hospital.

The school aims to boost nursing recruitment for the Trust and widen degree course participation in the local area by offering our existing pre-registration BSc (Hons) Nursing programme in Adult Nursing, based at the hospital.

You can apply for our Nursing (Adult) – Mid Yorkshire Hospitals programme.