How to become a nurse

Nursing is the UK’s most employable type of degree, with 94% of students getting a job within six months of finishing their course? Nursing degrees aren’t all about having your nose in in a book. There is lots of practical hands on experience.

Learn from students who are living it

If you missed out on traditional A-levels, it does not mean you should miss out on your dream of becoming a nurse. There are many routes into nursing, suitable to the qualifications and experience that you do have.

So, if you think nursing is right for you, but you are not too sure about entry requirements or the training process, take a look below for a few of the most asked questions about a nursing career.

These qualifications mean  you can:

Access the 2 year  Nursing Associate programme page link to become a nursing associate nurse

OR

Access a 4 year nursing degree with Foundation year page link to become a nurse

This qualification means you can:

Access the BNurs programme and complete a nursing degree in 18 months page link to become a qualified graduate nurse

This qualification means you can access the 3 year BNurs programme page link to become a qualified graduate nurse

This qualification means you can access the 2 year MAN OR MMHN programme and gain a masters degree and  become a qualified nurse