School of Nursing

A student nurse smiling at the camera

Train to be a nurse - in your local community

Did you know we have partnered with the University of Bradford to offer a BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing right here in your local area. This pre-registration degree programme allows you to train as a nurse without relocating, making it easier than ever to pursue your career in healthcare.

Study at Dewsbury and District Hospital

Your course will be delivered at the School of Nursing, located at Dewsbury and District Hospital. Alongside this, you will complete your practical training across the three hospital sites as well as various community healthcare settings within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

 

Student nurse smiling at the camera in a training ward

Course overview

Your journey begins with the essential knowledge and skills every nurse needs. As your confidence grows, you’ll deepen your understanding of patient care through a blend of classroom learning and clinical placements, which make up 50% of the course. These placements bring theory to life and help shape your future in adult nursing.

The course starts in January 2026, and you can find out more about what you will study, the fees and entry requirements on the university's course page.

Drop in Q&A sessions

We understand that choosing to study a degree is a big decision. That’s why we’re hosting informal drop-in sessions with our in-house nursing teams to answer your questions.

Topics we’ll cover:

  • Entry requirements

  • What you’ll learn

  • Balancing work and study

  • Career pathways after graduation

  • Alternative routes into nursing

These sessions are open to everyone, including current Mid Yorks staff working in support or associate roles who are looking to progress in their career.

Drop in sessions date and time
Day and time Teams link
Thursday 9 October, 12pm to 1pm Join the drop-in
Friday 10 October, 11:30pm to 12:30pm Join the drop-in
Tuesday 14 October, 6pm to 7pm Join the drop-in
Wednesday 15 October, 1pm to 2pm Join the drop-in
Monday 20 October, 6pm to 7pm Join the drop-in
University of Bradford events

You can also register your interest in the course by attending one of the upcoming events hosted by the University of Bradford:

  • Webinar: Wednesday 29 October, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

  • Open day: Saturday 22 November, 10:00am to 2:00pm

The open day will be held at the The Oakwell Centre at Dewsbury and District Hospital.  

You can find out about:

  • what the course entails
  • funding and bursaries
  • how to apply

You can also:

  • hear from the current students
  • check if you meet the entry requirements
  • take a tour of our facilities and teaching spaces
  • meet the friendly academics
  • find out everything you need to know about the course

 

Register for the open events