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Adult Nursing

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Ayr Campus, Dumfries Campus, Paisley Campus, Lanarkshire Campus

Content

The BSc Adult Nursing prepares graduates to begin the study of nursing as a discipline and, following completion to the threshold standard of ordinary degree, to meet the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). An NMC accredited BSc Honours pathway provides a competitive, optional additional year to progress to Honours degree qualification.

This degree enables nurses to meet the requirements of a modern health care system, work in multi-professional teams and demonstrate leadership and management abilities.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
3 Highers at BBC.

Widening access entry:
3 Highers at BCC.

Alternative entry:
3 Highers at BCC (standard entry) or BC (widening access entry) plus UWS First Steps into Nursing module.

Progression Routes

On successful completion of your award you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

B740

Course Length

3 years

Faculty

School of Health and Life Sciences

Department

Adult Nursing and Healthcare

SCQF Level

9

Website

www.uws.ac.uk

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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