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We have a long-established record of delivering high-quality learning and teaching in pre-registration and post-registration courses in nursing, midwifery, public and professional healthcare that prepare you for work across the NHS, private and volunteering sectors.

Our Adult, Children & Young People’s, Learning Disability, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing Associate and Dental Nursing courses* prepare you for a rewarding profession in your chosen area of health. We offer excellent placement opportunities with our NHS and private sector healthcare partners throughout your midwifery & nursing studies. You will be introduced to a range of care settings to familiarise you with emerging patterns of care and allow you to choose a specialist area within your field of study.

* If you are thinking of studying nursing, midwifery and many of the allied health professions, you may be eligible for a payment of at least £5,000 a year which you will not need to pay back. This is in addition to the Student Loan from the Student Loans Company. Please check the eligible courses on the NHS Business Services Authority website.

Ranked 5th in the country for general Nursing in the Best UK University Guardian League table (2025), you can be confident that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge when you graduate.

Our Nursing and Midwifery programmes, which are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the General Dental Council (GDC), consistently produce effective nurses and midwives who embrace the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical practice.

Student Stories

Anne-Marie York-Sharpe

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Bernadette Gutsa

Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)

Charlotte Lawton

Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)

Hauwa Hamza

Midwifery BSc (Hons)

Katie Archer

Nursing Associate FdSc

Lucy Barzilay

Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)

Nicola Dryden

Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)

Sadie Oleary

Nursing Associate FdSc

Sarah Jane Day

Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)

Tegan Tapner

Dental Nursing FdSc

Thandiwe Mweso

Learning Disability Nursing BSc (Hons)

Nursing and Midwifery Degree Information

  • Our range of compulsory modules will provide Health and Nursing graduates with a good foundation in preparation for their career in Nursing or Midwifery. Our three-year single honours programmes at undergraduate level involve placements in a variety of health, education and social care settings.

  • Students partaking in our BSc Nursing degrees, as well as BSc Midwifery programme, are asked to meet our standard entry requirements for the individual courses. For our international students, we ask that the English Language requirements of IELTS 7.0 with no lower than 7.0 in Reading, Listening and Speaking as well as no lower than 6.5 in Writing for study at the undergraduate level.

    In regards to our procedure, we also ask that applicants read further about requirements, as they may vary between each course. Where you have already begun the application process, depending on your chosen subject there may be an interview required.

  • Your journey doesn’t end once you have completed your Nursing undergraduate or Masters programme at the University of Northampton. To help you face the challenges of finding the right employment in your preferred sector after university, we have introduced the University of Northampton Employment Promise.

    After successfully completing your Nursing & Midwifery studies, you can secure the opportunity to participate in a three-six month paid internship or additional support for your postgraduate study. For more information on how you can gain support on your path to employment, visit our Northampton Employment Promise page.

  • How long is a Nursing Degree?

    Our BSc Nursing courses take 3 years to complete. This abides by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements of a minimum 2,300 hours theory and 2,300 hours practice over 3 years.

    What can you do with a Nursing Degree?

    There are many career prospects for Nursing Graduates including, Distinct Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Prison Nurse, Community Nurse, Health Visitor, Theatre Nurse & Nurse Researcher.

    How to become a midwife without a Nursing Degree?

    Here at the University of Northampton, our Midwifery degree is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of a midwife and the importance of evidence-led practice and professional care. A midwifery career is a fulfilling and rewarding career, working with pregnant persons, women, and families during both pregnancy and childbirth.