Most nursing programmes in the UK and Ireland last for four years and offers a lot of theory and practical learning, much of which will be conducted through placements at local hospitals. Nursing applicants are required to have strong numeracy and literacy skills, as well as the ability to communicate well in large teams. 

There are accelerated bachelor’s programmes available also for already registered nurses and the degree can be completed in 1 year. The course is aimed at building on the foundations provided by pre-registration programmes and professional experience.  It will provide an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge applicable to current practice in general and specialist areas.

If you’re looking to pursue a nursing degree from abroad, you can consider these top 6 universities in Europe:

 

1. University of Southampton

The three-year BN (Hons) Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Southampton provides an even share of theory and practice, across a host of the hospital and community-based placements, supplemented through an interactive skills lab and patient simulator.

Students have the choice of single or dual registration programmes in all nursing fields and the opportunity to plan their own nursing development experience in either the UK or overseas.\

Check out the institution here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

 

2. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

With over one thousand undergraduate nursing students in Trinity, the student becomes part of a vibrant student community in the university, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity is the largest School of Nursing and Midwifery in the country. This course provides aspirants with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional values necessary to provide high-quality, competent and caring practice in their chosen discipline of nursing. Trinity’s four-year nursing courses (Integrated Children’s and General is 4.5 years) are offered in partnership with six health service providers and has many opportunities in both public and private healthcare institutions in Ireland and worldwide. 

Check out the institution here: https://www.tcd.ie/

 

3. University College Cork, Cork

The BSC (Hons) General Nursing course at UCC is a highly sought-after course, as evidenced by the consistently high points required for entry to the course. The General Nursing course at University College Cork will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop knowledge and skills relevant to professional General Nursing practice, including independent and critical thinking, and problem-solving. It will enable you to deliver nursing care that is up-to-date and based on the best current evidence. 

This four-year full-time degree course is offered in partnership with health service providers (HSPs) from both the public and private healthcare sectors. Each student is linked with one of these HSPs for the duration of the course.

Check out the institution here: https://www.ucc.ie/

 

4. King’s College London

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery at King’s College London is the world’s first school of nursing and was ranked as the number one faculty for nursing in the UK and second in the world. An undergraduate course from the No.1 Nursing Faculty in the UK prepares students for a rewarding career in nursing or midwifery and the course can be taken by experienced and newly qualified registered nurses.

There are four departments in Child & Family Health; Midwifery; Adult Nursing; Mental Health Nursing, and the school is at the forefront of health services, policy, and evaluation research.

Check out the institution here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/

 

5. University College Dublin

University College Dublin provides high quality clinical and academic programmes for nurses and midwives with cutting-edge health systems programme of research and education. 

Through the programme’s distinguished education, the school prepares graduates to promote and protect health, wellbeing, and dignity across the human lifespan.

The school also offers hands-on clinical practice through its renowned partner hospitals, including St Vincent’s Healthcare Group, the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, the National Maternity Hospital, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital and Saint John of God Hospital. Their research activity focuses on the development of the nursing and midwifery resource, social gerontology, mental health, women’s and children’s health, cancer care, palliative care and health systems.

Check out the institution here: http://www.ucd.ie/

 

6. University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh offers a four year Bachelor of Nursing with Honours with registration as a Nurse (Adult branch) and, as one of the first universities to offer a nursing degree in the UK (1956).

Bachelor of Nursing (BN) honours programme will prepare students for a rewarding and varied career in healthcare. On graduation, aspirants become eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as an adult nurse. Through academic study and clinical practice, the programme will helps aspiring nurses to build on practical and knowledge-based attributes as well as develop the leadership and analytical skills required to provide excellent nursing care.

Check out the institution here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/

 

Above mentioned are the top universities in Europe that will take your nursing career to the next level. Before applying for a nursing programme abroad, you should definitely check out these 6 colleges.

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