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Study in Reading

Introduction

Based at Fountain House in the centre of Reading, the Berkshire Institute for Health is home to a host of specialist facilities and offers a range of pre and post-qualification courses in nursing, midwifery and healthcare.

Browse our courses and find out more about studying at the University of West London's Reading campus.

New nursing grant

A nurse consoles a patient in a hospital corridor

New nursing grant

From September 2020, pre-registration nursing, midwifery, paramedic and operating department practice students receive a grant of at least £5,000 a year, which isn't repaid.

Check further details and eligibility for the nursing grant or find a course

Our courses

Pre-registration courses in Reading

Launch your career in nursing, midwifery or healthcare with one of our highly respected pre-registration courses at the University of West London's Berkshire Institute for Health.

Post-registration courses in Reading

Advance your knowledge and skills with a post-registration course based at our Reading campus.

You might also be interested in our CPD courses, many of which are offered at the Berkshire Institute for Health.

Come and see for yourself

The best way to explore our campus and learn more about our courses is to attend one of our open days or advice sessions.

Facilities

Our specialist staff employ innovative techniques and a range of teaching and learning tools, based in our simulation centres.

  • Simulation centres

    Simulation Centre at the University of West London

    Our simulation centres accurately recreate today's healthcare settings to ensure your learning is fit for the real world.

  • Birthing simulator

    Midwifery student practising with a mannequin

    Learn all the stages of delivery with the help of Lucina, our high-tech birthing simulator.

  • Practical teaching aids

    Practical teaching aids

    We use hands-on teaching and learning techniques, supported by innovative learning resources.

Simulation centres

Simulation Centre at the University of West London

Our simulation centres accurately recreate today's healthcare settings to ensure your learning is fit for the real world.

Birthing simulator

Midwifery student practising with a mannequin

Learn all the stages of delivery with the help of Lucina, our high-tech birthing simulator.

Practical teaching aids

Practical teaching aids

We use hands-on teaching and learning techniques, supported by innovative learning resources.

Virtual tour

Explore Reading

If you are a nursing or midwifery student at the Berkshire Institute for Health you will be based in Reading. ​​Read more about the arts, sports and world-famous music festivals that are yours to enjoy.

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Student support

Our Student Services team are on hand to assist you through every step of your journey during your time at UWL. From housing to money advice and everything in between, our teams can help and support you.

To find out more and contact any of the teams, please visit our Student Services page.

You can also visit the Student Hub to book appointments directly.

Course search

Main centre of Reading

Use our course-finder to explore our full range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Berkshire Institute of Health.

Search all our Reading-based courses