Department of Nursing

About the department

At the forefront of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Department of Nursing provides adult nursing and nursing associate students with all they need to excel.

We combine research-driven education and clinical practice with the opportunity to be involved in high-quality research projects in healthcare. The department carries out nationally and internationally recognised research in a dynamic, welcoming and inclusive environment with excellent facilities.

Our new, £28-million Health Campus is one of the finest training environments in the country. Its quality is matched by the breadth of the courses we offer.

Our exciting range of contemporary programmes consist of BSc Nursing (Adult), Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate), BSc Nursing (Adult) Apprenticeship and Nursing Associate Apprenticeship.

Our portfolio also includes the University Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice and Alternative Route programme designed to equip students to meet the entry criteria to be eligible to apply for our suite of professional programmes including Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science and Social Work.

Our highly-qualified, experienced academic staff work with local healthcare providers to deliver innovative research and future-led health-related programmes in some of the UK's most advanced facilities.

Head of department

Victoria Hewson

Accreditations

Our courses

At Hull we don't just teach the theory. We go beyond the classroom, in simulated operating theatres, hospital wards and intensive care facilities, as well as on clinical placements.

Undergraduate

of courses

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing.

Split your time between campus and placement on the University of Hull's Adult Nursing BSc degree, approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Course Available in:

2022 2023

BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing.

Help those with learning difficulties in their daily lives on a Nursing and Midwifery Council approved BSc degree at the University of Hull. Apply today.

Course Available in:

2023

Postgraduate

of courses

Health, Nursing and Midwifery research degrees.

We have a range of PhD research degrees available in health, nursing or midwifery at the University of Hull. Find out more about our expertise.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery students outside the Allam Medical Building

Step onto our Health Campus

Boasting a simulated operating theatre, hospital ward and intensive care unit, our new £28-million Health Campus is a phenomenal resource for our students. You’ll train in a real-life setting from the start – giving you the skills and confidence to easily transition into a clinical setting.

Find out more about our Health Campus

Our community

of slides

"I feel proud to be part of this University"

Watch: Sharon Land on why she chose to study Nursing at Hull

Through these doors, amazing things happen...

Watch: Step inside the Allam Medical Building, home to our innovative research and outstanding facilities for our students and academics.

This way to campus

Step inside the Allam Medical Building, the heart of our Health Campus.

Take the tour

Try it yourself

Watch: take a virtual Nursing taster session

Our people

The department is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff and students, who collaborate to craft some incredibly creative work.

staff members in the Department of Nursing, arranged alphabetically by last name

Latest news

Climate action must support social justice.

University of Hull Vice Chancellor Susan Lea argues that action on the environment needs to be based on an understanding of place.

Posted on 19 May 2022

The UK government wants to crack down on knife crime – research can tell us why young people start carrying weapons.

Iain Brennan, Professor of Criminology, on how and why young people become involved in knife crime.

Posted on 18 May 2022

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Upcoming events

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Research

Our researchers work closely with NHS clinicians and social workers to ensure our research is at the forefront of its field and benefits the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Discover our research

100% graduate employability rating^†

Study in the award-winning Allam Medical Building*

50/50 split between classes and placements

Footnote

*The Allam Medical Building won the 'Buildings That Inspire' category in The Guardian’s University Awards 2018

†Percentage of students from this subject area in work or further study within six months of graduating: UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey for the academic year 2016/17, published by HESA 2018