
The University of Chester's School of Nursing and Midwifery offers dynamic degree programs designed to prepare you for a successful career in healthcare. Whether you're starting your professional journey or advancing your career, our courses equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for contemporary practice. We maintain high graduate employment rates due to our focused approach. Our programs emphasize an excellent student experience, fostered through close collaboration with NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers. This ensures access to high-quality clinical placements. Our National Student Survey results reflect the effectiveness of our course content in developing innovative and enterprising healthcare professionals. We offer undergraduate degrees in all four fields of nursing: Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Children's Nursing. Additionally, postgraduate options are available in Adult and Mental Health nursing. Our teaching combines theoretical study on campus with practical skill development in state-of-the-art simulation suites, complemented by supervised clinical placements.
Our BSc Midwifery degree has recently been redesigned and revalidated by the NMC.
International students must apply for nursing and midwifery programs through the UCAS system. Detailed application procedures are available on the University of Chester's admissions pages.
The application process includes checking entry requirements, applying via UCAS, potentially attending an interview, receiving an offer, and then accepting the offer to prepare for study. The application period typically opens in September for entry the following September.
Required documents typically include academic transcripts, English language test results (e.g., IELTS), a personal statement, and a passport. Letters of recommendation may also be required.
Graduates are well-equipped to enter the healthcare workforce, with programs designed in collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure high employability. The University maintains a strong track record of high graduate employment rates.
Specific international tuition fees vary by course. Please refer to the individual course pages for detailed tuition fee information.