Nursing degrees in the UK are the top subject for international students on ApplyBoard in 2026, with nursing searches up by 21% in 100 days. Nursing is typed by about 1 in 6 users searching the UK on ApplyBoard. Pre-registration programs at Greenwich, the University of West London, Nottingham Trent, Birmingham City and Derby lead to eligibility to apply for Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
What Should Students Know About UK Nursing?
- Only pre-registration programs lead to NMC registration. Top-ups do not.
- Accelerated two-year master's suit graduates of other subjects.
- Nursing programs and the NMC set their own English requirements.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Birmingham City University Birmingham
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nursing - Mental Health
A mental health nursing degree in Birmingham where interest from ApplyBoard users has climbed sharply.
Tuition (1st year)
£18,570
Application fee
No fee listed
Nottingham Trent University Clifton
Master of Science - Nursing - Adult
An adult nursing master's with fast-rising interest, and ApplyBoard users often move on to an application.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,950
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Derby Derby
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nursing - Adult
An adult nursing degree in Derby with sharply rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong follow-through to applications.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,500
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Greenwich London
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Adult Nursing
Strong growth in interest from ApplyBoard users for this London nursing degree, and views often turn into applications.
Tuition (1st year)
£19,400
Application fee
No fee listed
University of West London London
Master of Science - Nursing (Adult) - On Campus - Pre-Registration with Placement (B741)
New on ApplyBoard this term: a pre-registration nursing master's with placement, already converting views from ApplyBoard users into applications well.
Tuition (1st year)
£13,000
Application fee
No fee listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many UK universities accept international students onto pre-registration nursing degrees that lead to eligibility for NMC registration.
A pre-registration nursing degree is approved by the NMC and prepares graduates to apply to join the NMC register as nurses.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.