Nursing number one choice at Teesside

Nursing is becoming one of the most popular subjects to study at university and it's been top at Teesside for the last three years.

Nationally, Nursing has entered the top five subject choice for university applicants, according to the latest figures from the University and Colleges Association Service (UCAS).

Number one at Teesside for the last three years Here at Teesside, the subject has been the number one choice for applicants for the last three years. Not only is there is a high volume of applicants for BSc (Nursing) degrees at Teesside, but the growth in applicants for Nursing Diplomas is also higher than the national increase.

Professor Paul Keane, Dean of the School of Health & Social Care, said: 'We are delighted that so many people are interested in a career in the health service and particularly Nursing which offers very good career opportunities.'

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Other subjects at Teesside which have applications higher than the national average include Psychology, Engineering, Sociology, Media Studies and Law.

Applications have also gone up for the following courses:

• Business Management
• Crime & Investigation
• Media
• Computing
• Sport & Exercise
• Youth Studies
• Performing Arts
• Criminology.
• Product Design

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