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Studying at the Berkshire Institute for Health

Berkshire Institute for Health

Our specialist education centre, the Berkshire Institute for Health at Fountain House in Reading town centre, enables us to deliver our nursing and midwifery programmes across the region in partnership with the NHS.

Reading boasts beautiful unspoilt stretches of river and some of the best shopping, dining and theatre outside of London. 

It is in walking distance of the main railway and bus stations, adjacent to car parking and within easy reach of the town's 'park and ride' bus stops.  You can get to London Paddington by train in 25 minutes.

Facilities

Simulation centres

Our simulation centres at the Berkshire Institute for Health and our West London Campus accurately recreate today's healthcare settings and contain a host of innovative teaching resources.

Transfer trolley at the UWL Simulation Centre

Simulators

High-tech simulators, such as Aries and Lucina, enable you to develop the clinical skills, knowledge and decision-making needed to deliver excellent care.

Lucina, a birthing simulator

Birthing simulator

Lucina, our high-tech birthing simulator, enables you to learn all the stages of delivery and rare emergency scenarios.

Practical teaching aids

Practical teaching aids

Learn to become a midwife with the hands-on teaching and learning techniques, supported by innovative learning resources and our passionate, highly experienced staff.

Getting to the Berkshire Institute for Health

  • What is the address of the Berkshire Institute for Health?

    The address of our Berkshire Institute for Health is:

    University of West London
    Tenth Floor
    Fountain House
    2 Queens Walk
    Reading
    RG1 7QF

    Sat nav postcode: RG1 7QF

  • View the Berkshire Institute for Health on Google maps

  • Travel by foot

    Fountain House is above the Broad Street Mall in Reading. The entrance is on Queen's Walk, a pedestrian walkway running between Oxford Road and the Civic Centre, at the rear of the Broad Street Mall.

    From Oxford Road, turn into Queen's Walk and the entrance to Fountain House is about half-way down on the left.

  • Travel by train

    The Berkshire Institute for Health is about five minutes walk away from Reading rail station. Trains run to London Paddington in less than 30 minutes.

  • Travel by car

    There is no parking at Fountain House itself. However, there is parking nearby at Broad Street Mall car park. 

    Please check the website for the most up to date pricing.

    If you enter the Broad Street Mall car park after 8am, tickets can be validated to a discounted rate by visiting UWL Reception (10th Floor) with your ticket.

     

Healthcare courses at Reading

Train to become a registered nurse or midwife at Reading

Our courses at the University of West London's Berkshire Institute for Health allow you to become a qualified nurse or midwife. You will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) upon successful course completion. 

We offer a range of nursing degree courses based at our Reading campus:

Dual registration undergraduate course with an integrated Masters year

With our MSci integrated dual registration master courses, you will be eligible to register with the NMC in two fields of nursing upon completion. You will have the added advantage of having a Masters qualification.  

Already registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate?

Our 18-month nursing associate course will allow you to become a qualified nurse and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Postgraduate nursing and midwifery courses leading to a registered nurse or midwife status

We have a range of courses for graduates who wish to enter the nursing or midwifery profession. You will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) upon successful course completion. 

 

Postgraduate and CPD courses for registered practitioners 

As a registered nurse, midwife or healthcare practitioner, balancing your studies alongside your career can be a challenge, but we’ll give you the support you need to make it happen.

We offer a range of courses, whether you want to pursue a specialism, or simply gain further training to enter a senior role, our excellent academics will support you throughout your time with us.

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

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Student Support

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.