Nursing (pre-registration)

A BNursing (Hons) degree course is simply a BSc Honours in Nursing.

Developed with our partners in the NHS and private/voluntary sector along with service users, our pre- and post-registration programmes are respected by employers. Our close links with NHS organisations in West London, Berkshire and the region also provide lots of placement practice opportunities. You’ll be taught by a passionate, highly experienced teaching team using innovative methods, including (where applicable) the use of one of our high-tech simulation centres, equipped with the latest learning aids.

Completing one of our pre-registration nursing courses will enable you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Each of our nursing courses has its entry requirements listed on its dedicated page. There you can find out more about academic requirements, our interview process and other tests and checks as applicable. You may be required to complete an online English and Mathematics assessment, and your offer may be subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health checks.

You’ll find detailed information about our nursing courses on the pages above, and if you’re interested in seeing our campus(es) first-hand, you might be interested in attending one of our nursing and midwifery open days. These are a great way for you to find out more about university life, speak to some lecturers and discover some of our facilities.

Find out more and book your place.

How to apply

How to apply for post-registration nursing courses

If you are a registered nurse or midwife and wish to progress further, we offer a range of post-registration courses.

Apply direct to us for post-registration courses. Please contact postregadmissions@uwl.ac.uk.

Applications for pre-registration nursing and midwifery courses should be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

The University of West London's institution code on UCAS is, W05.

The UCAS website explains the application procedure - please read this carefully.

As health professionals, you will need to be numerate and literate in order to provide safe, effective and high-quality care and to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Prior to application, you must make sure that you meet, or are working towards meeting, the entry criteria which includes Maths and English GCSEs and the equivalent of A-level qualifications. Midwifery courses also require a science-based GCSE / or level 2 equivalent.

How your application is processed

1.    Applications are made via UCAS. Please ensure your application is on time and all sections are completed to the best of your ability.

2.    The UWL admissions team check that you have met entry criteria and bursary / residential eligibility. If you meet these criteria your application will be sent to the college admissions tutor and associated academic staff within the field you have chosen to study.

3.    They will review your qualifications, ensuring that your academic history is suitable and that you have studied within the last 5 years. They will also review your personal statement and your reference. Both play an important role in your application.  Please see how this is done below and also see our guidance on writing a personal statement.

4.    Your personal statement: we expect this to be articulate, accurate and well organised. We will expect you to include information about your motivation and commitment to study your chosen field and about your insight into the demands of the course. At this stage we do not expect you to be an expert in the field, but have a basic understanding of your chosen profession and what you have done to inform your decision to embark on this career pathway. This may include any reading you have done and any related experience you may have undertaken.

5.    Your reference: this must be from a reliable source, as current as possible and demonstrate your suitability.

6.    We will not base our decision upon any of your demographic details or your employment history. However, recent employment, volunteering and participating in related activities will help to demonstrate your ability to cope with a demanding programme of combined study and practise, as well as to demonstrate your commitment to your chosen field.

7.    If you meet the above criteria you will be invited to a selection event.  This consists of a group activity and an individual interview.

8.    You will only receive an offer of a place on a course if you are successful at the selection event.

For further information see the how to apply pages in the prospective students section.

You can also call our Admissions team on 020 8231 2220.

Applicants with a disability or specific learning difficulty

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty and require support or reasonable adjustments for your interview or selection test, please contact the Disability Support team in advance so that we can discuss your requirements.

Your personal statement is an important part of your application for a pre-registration Nursing course.

Take a look at this page for some information about how to put it together.