Outstanding rankings for Northumbria's nursing courses

Northumbria University’s nursing courses have been ranked among the very best in the country in the latest Guardian University Guide. 

The University was ranked 1st for children’s nursing, 2nd for general nursing, which includes adult and learning disability nursing, and 6th for mental health nursing in the national league table. 

As one of the largest providers of nursing and midwifery programmes in the country, the editors of The Guardian University Guide 2026 highlighted Northumbria’s use of innovative immersive technologies and high-fidelity simulation in nurse education which replicate real clinical environments. 

Several other subject areas were also ranked among the best in the UK, including product design which ranked 5th and interior design which ranked 9th.  

Other courses in the health professions, earth and marine sciences, physiotherapy, English, and forensic science all performed well, ranking within the top 20. 

Professor Alison Machin, Head of the School of Healthcare and Nursing Sciences at Northumbria University, said: “This is an excellent result for our nursing subjects and everyone in the School is delighted to see this recognition of our efforts. 

“Our academic team includes experienced clinicians who retain strong connections to practice, and we work in close partnership with professional and regulatory bodies, NHS Trusts and private providers across the region.  

“This, combined with significant investments in immersive technologies and leading clinical skills facilities, ensures we are providing our students with an outstanding teaching and learning experience.” 

Alongside teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, the University also offers degree and higher apprenticeships and an extensive range of continuing professional development opportunities for those already working in the healthcare sector. 

Anyone interested in finding out more about nursing, or other subjects at Northumbria University, can attend the forthcoming open days on Saturday 4 October, Saturday 25 October or Saturday 22 November. 

To book your place, visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/openday