University Centre Birkenhead
University Centre Birkenhead is our dedicated health and nursing education facility based at Marriss House, only a short commute from the city of Liverpool.
Based in the heart of the community of Birkenhead, where many of our qualified nurses go on to provide care, University Centre Birkenhead is easily accessible by road and public transport from Chester, Liverpool and the rest of the Wirral Peninsula.
Marriss House provides an outstanding learning environment to practise clinical based skills. Facilities include a fully-equipped skills laboratory resembling a high-tech hospital ward, virtual reality equipment and technology for practising clinical skills, numerous classrooms and meeting spaces for group work, as well as a dedicated Nursing library.
Our Courses
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Advance your nursing career with the Nursing Studies (International Top-Up) BSc (Hons) at Chester, designed for overseas-qualified nurses seeking a UK honours degree.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
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Registered Nurse (Degree Apprenticeship) BN combines academic study and clinical practice, preparing you to register with the NMC and build a rewarding career in nursing.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
University Centre Birkenhead is located on Market Place in the centre of Birkenhead, accessible via the M53, A552 and A41.
Find your way around University Centre Birkenhead
Address
Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 5AL
Cycling and Walking
This cycle map highlights routes in and around Marriss House and there is a cycle shelter at Marris House, which is marked with a yellow circle and the letter C on University maps.
Public Transport
Hamilton Square train station, connecting Liverpool, Chester and the Wirral, is a 5-minute walk away. Arriva buses 410, 411, 413/423 and 471/472 stop within short walking distance.
Parking
Parking on site is limited, however, there are nearby parking facilities, more information can be found on the Wirral Council website.