School of Nursing
We do hope you'll consider studying nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. We'll expect you to be hard working and committed and in return you'll receive a first rate professional education and the dedicated support of staff and fellow students. Read on to find out more about what we can offer you.
Why study with us?
Opening doors
With a diploma or degree in nursing you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which will allow you to practice in the UK.
Join a diverse student body...
Nurses need excellent communication skills to work with a variety of people and understand their needs. Join our 4,000 full-time and part-time students of all ages, cultures and backgrounds and you’ll be developing those skills from day one.
..in a vibrant learning environment
You’ll have opportunities to meet, learn and socialise with other students from across healthcare, medicine, the sciences and social sciences, preparing you to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals.
Supporting you all the way
Nursing is academically and personally demanding. We want our students to succeed, so we provide the support you need to do just that. Rely on our personal tutors, supervisors and dedicated student support lecturers to guide you through your studies and help you reach your full potential.
Real practice placements
We offer excellent practice placements in a variety of leading hospital and community settings. You’ll gain hands-on experience of working with real patients, with full supervision and mentoring throughout. You may also take part in international exchange programmes to widen your healthcare experience.
Perfecting your skills
You’ll perfect your practical skills in our modern laboratories equipped with all the facilities of a clinical setting. You’ll also take part in simulated learning events with medical and paramedic students in areas such as trauma and emergency care, using real people as models.
Learn from the experts...
Our top teaching team combines academic staff who are in touch with the latest healthcare developments, lecturer-practitioners who split their time between teaching and working in clinical practice, and visiting clinical specialists.
..with a variety of learning methods
People enjoy learning in different ways. We offer a range of approaches such as lectures, videos, presentations by students, elearning materials and practical sessions. We're also members of the International Nursing Assessment Consortium, through which we contribute to developing international standards in assessing nursing competence.
Help financing your studies
You may be eligible to have your tuition fees paid and receive an NHS bursary.
Get out more
Outside the classroom our students have a wide choice of social facilities with our two parent universities (Kingston and St George's), which are especially strong in sport, theatre and music.
But don't just take our word for it, find out what our students say...
A partnership approach
Our nursing courses are developed and delivered in collaboration with NHS London and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
