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Health, nursing, midwifery and social work

Take your place in our health profession and social work services. One of the most rewarding, yet challenging industries within the country.

From facilitating the recovery of a stroke patient and helping a patient with cystic fibrosis maintain their independence, to racing to the scene of a car crash, a career in health will put you on the front line of delivering care to communities.

Our programmes will challenge you to explore the human body and function while demonstrating the rewards of your hard work and commitment through transforming patients' lives.

Our health, nursing and midwifery courses rank very highly across all subjects: nursing is 4th in the UK, and mental health nursing is 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2025); nutrition and dietetics is ranked 2nd in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025), social work and nursing and midwifery are both ranked 2nd in the East of England (Complete University Guide, 2025).

Benefit from learning in our state-of-the-art environment including specialist labs and simulation centres. Our courses are designed alongside service users, employers and the NHS to ensure you develop essential theoretical and practical skills as well as fostering a care-giver approach to work.

Why choose Herts?

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2nd in the East of England

for social work (Complete University Guide, 2025)

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3rd in the UK

for children's nursing (Guardian University Guide, 2025)

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