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- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
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I want to study nursing. Should I apply for a degree or diploma course?
It depends upon your preference and the nursing profession that you would like to join. A degree course can offer better career progression, but you need higher entry qualifications.
Find out more in the nursing section on this site. For advice on the best career path, contact NHS Careers on 0345 60 60 655.
Choosing courses
- How do I decide what I want to study and where?
- How can I find out which is the best university or college for my chosen course?
- I want to study nursing. Should I apply for a degree or diploma course?
- What is a foundation degree?
- Where can I find information about postgraduate courses?
- Where can I find out about part-time options?
- Where can I find out about distance learning options?
- Will I need to take an admissions test?
- How do I find the qualifications needed for a course?