Nursing and Midwifery degrees

Our Nursing and Midwifery degrees will teach you to provide the best possible care to patients. You’ll learn essential human biology, build up a huge range of practical skills, and apply key professional qualities such as problem-solving, compassion and resilience.

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Nursing degrees

Our undergraduate BMedSci Nursing (Adult) course is for students new to university or caring professions.

Undergraduate

Nursing (Adult) BMedSci

2024-25
/ September start
A Levels BBB
UCAS code B740
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Equip yourself with the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and deliver exceptional care to patients.

  • Industry placement

Our postgraduate MMedSci Nursing Studies course is for students who already have an undergraduate degree and experience of working with the public in a caring or supporting role (eg, carer, support worker, teacher).

Postgraduate taught

Nursing Studies MMedSci

  • September 2024 start
  • 2 years Full-time
  • Accredited

Gain the clinical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to register as an Adult Nurse and deliver exceptional care to patients. This course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree and relevant work experience.

  • Funding available
  • Industry placement
Student Racquel Ward.

The course at Sheffield made me an autonomous practitioner

Racquel Ward BMedSci Nursing (Adult)

Racquel's childhood ambition has always been to work in the NHS. She wanted to do something where she could make a difference to people’s lives, especially at times when they need someone the most. After completing an adult nursing degree, she’s now following her dreams!

Nursing apprenticeships

We also offer apprenticeship routes into Nursing or Nursing Associate roles.

View the different apprenticeship routes

Midwifery degree

Our Midwifery course is for graduates with an undergraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.

Postgraduate taught

Midwifery MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 3 years
  • Accredited

Qualify as a midwife and provide pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care to women, birthing individuals and their families. This MSc is the first in the UK to also include the Professional Midwifery Advocate post-qualification course.

  • Funding available
  • Industry placement
Kay Upson in a student midwife's uniform

The MSc Midwifery degree has given me the opportunity to finally pursue my dream vocation

Kay Upson MSc Midwifery

As a mum to three children, Kay has seen first-hand the care and support that midwives offer to parents and their families. After 20 years away, she’s returned to university life to pursue her dream of becoming a Midwife. Kay tells us more about her placements and the support she’s experienced at Sheffield so far.

Funding your studies

A training grant of at least £5,000 per year is available for all eligible UK (Home) BMedSci, MMedSci and MSc students to help them with their studies, as well as extra funding to cover the cost of travel to clinical placements where applicable.

There is also funding available for students with at least one dependent child or for those facing hardship.

NHS funding

Your career

Our courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This means that, when you graduate, you can apply to join the NMC professional register and begin to practise as an adult nurse or midwife.

Sheffield Nursing and Midwifery graduates have rewarding careers with lots of opportunities for professional and personal development. They work in hospitals and clinics across the NHS, as well as other healthcare settings such as care homes.

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Nursing is a career where you’re learning new things everyday

Peter Lovett BMedSci Nursing (Adult)

Studying at Sheffield gave Peter the skills and mindset he needed to thrive as a newly qualified nurse. Now working in the fast paced world of critical care nursing, he explains what made The University of Sheffield such a great place to study.

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