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Your future in Nursing, Health and Social Care starts here

Explore Nursing, Health, Social and Community Care degrees that you can study locally in Scarborough.

Thinking about a career in nursing, health or care? Whether you’re a school or college leaver, already working in the sector or ready for a career change, CU Scarborough can help you take the next step.

Nursing and healthcare are highly rewarding professions offering excellent career and development prospects.

In 2023, every nursing degree student who graduated from CU Scarborough in 2022 had secured work within local NHS services (12 months after graduation)
In 2024, 87% of CU Scarborough’s 3rd year Nursing degree students secured employment locally (before they even graduated)

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Coventry University rated Gold Overall
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The tutors at CU Scarborough are supportive and knowledgeable, the campus is small and modern. We had the opportunity to work with Coventry students within our Learning Disabilities modules. My advice for someone who wants to be a nurse is ‘Go for it!’, no matter how old you are or even if you have young children. My placements were flexible and worked well around my kids.
Charlotte Gill, Year three Learning Disabilities Nursing student

Build a career on making a positive difference

Explore all our nursing, health and community care courses you can study at CU Scarborough:

Why study nursing, health and social care

Further NHS LSF funding support

Every eligible student nurse will receive at least £5,000 training grant for each year of your studies via the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF). You won’t have to pay this back.

Further potential funding support

You may also be eligible for up to £4,000 additional funding support depending on your circumstances, such as special subject payment and childcare support. You can also claim for travel and accommodation costs to clinical placements over your normal daily travel costs.

Career changers support

Funding support is also available for career changers. See what support you could be eligible for.

Starting salary

Expect a starting salary of £31,049 as a qualified nurse in 2025-26.

We'll support you at every step

From academic writing to help with your application, we are here to support you.

We also offer four year degree with Foundation year courses

Ideal for mature students, providing a supportive and structured return to education. Also, for school/college leavers if you’ve missed out on a university offer due to exam results or entry requirements. A foundation year allows you to catch up and build the skills to thrive.

Mature learners - You have valuable life experience to bring to classroom!

Did you know, traditional entry requirements may not apply to you, we will take your relevant work experience and transferable skills into account. Learn more about student finance for mature students.

Could you be eligible for a 16 Tariff Point reduction (2 A level grades or equivalent)?

We understand that your journey is unique, and grades alone cannot tell us everything about your potential, your story and the challenges that you may have faced. That’s why our admissions policy is designed to ensure everyone has fair and equal access to higher education. Read more about Coventry University's Fair Access Offer.

Choose study that fits into your life

Jess decided to return to higher education after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, which meant her current job role was no longer suitable for her circumstances. CU Scarborough helped Jess to become a role model for her son, showing him that anyone can start a new career, regardless of their age.

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The course is set up so that there are practice placements. These placements, as well as the teaching content, has allowed me to learn and develop skills to implement in practice.
Liam Cowton, Year three Mental Health Nursing student

Stay local or pursue a global career following graduation

There are recognised UK and global nursing and healthcare workers skills shortages – meaning your skills will be in high demand following graduation

The health and adult social care sectors have the highest proportion of vacancies (41%) and the largest volume of workers in demand occupations (Gov.uk 2025).
There were 27,452 NHS nursing vacancies in December 2024. Around 197,000 more nurses are needed by the end of 2036/37, according to the NHS long-term workforce plan.
WHO (World Health Organisation) estimates a global projected shortfall of 11 million health workers by 2030 (WHO).