
The University of Chester offers a range of high-quality undergraduate courses in Nursing and Midwifery. These programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective healthcare professionals. The School of Nursing and Midwifery has specialist facilities, including well-equipped skills laboratories that simulate real clinical environments, utilizing advanced technology and virtual reality for practical training. These facilities are available across three regional sites: Wheeler, Chester; University Centre Warrington; and University Centre Birkenhead. The university aims to provide a supportive learning environment to help students make a significant contribution to healthcare. Courses are available in various specialisms, including Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, and Midwifery. Some programs are offered as integrated Master's degrees (MNurs Hons), while others are Bachelor's degrees with Honours (BN Hons). Foundation years and short introductory courses are also available for those seeking to enter higher education in these fields.
The curriculum is delivered across different sites and includes theoretical learning combined with practical skills development in simulated clinical settings.
The 'Get into Nursing' is a free, part-time short course designed for mature learners who may lack formal qualifications or confidence but are interested in higher education.
Information on specific tuition fees and living costs for international students is not provided on this page. However, eligible healthcare students on pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery courses may receive up to £5,000 per academic year through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Applications for full-time undergraduate study are made through UCAS. The university encourages applications from mature students and considers a broad range of qualifications and relevant experience.
Full-time undergraduate applications are submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Specific procedures apply for part-time study; please refer to the university's 'Applying for Part-time Courses' section.
Eligible healthcare students on pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery courses may receive up to £5,000 per academic year through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
The university offers courses in Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, and Midwifery. Some programs are integrated Master's degrees (MNurs Hons), while others are Bachelor's degrees with Honours (BN Hons).
Students have access to specialist facilities, including well-equipped skills laboratories that simulate real clinical environments using advanced technology and virtual reality. These facilities are located across three regional sites: Wheeler, Chester; University Centre Warrington; and University Centre Birkenhead.