Chesterfield

The University's Chesterfield site is exclusively for our Nursing students, who can study either at Derby or Chesterfield. Our Chesterfield site offers the benefits of a smaller site while still feeling connected to the wider University and vibrant social life. For our Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Nursing Associate courses, 98% of our former students are in professional occupations 15 months after graduating (The Guardian University Guide 2025).

We have a fantastic relationship with the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust where students can gain valuable and practical experience to impress future employers. 

Our renovated Grade II listed building, St Helena, is a Centre of Excellence offering some of the most advanced teaching and learning technologies in health care. These include:

• A state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Suite
• Two NHS-standard six-bed mock wards
• Immersive Interactive Simulation Suite, providing 360° projections of a range of working environments
• A refectory and computer rooms for students to work in and relax between lectures

View Chesterfield access guide

Courses available to study at Chesterfield

• Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
• Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)
• Nursing (Mental Health) Direct Entry BSc (Hons)
• Nursing (Adult) Direct Entry BSc (Hons)
• Nursing Associate FdSc