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The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) with honours programme reflects global, UK and Scottish perspectives of healthcare. This highly regarded programme allows you to work closely with academic staff who are engaged in international nursing leadership, research and practice.

The programme combines theoretical and clinical skills learning within the University with practice learning experiences. The equal weighting of theory and practice is a defining feature of this degree structure and is required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Year 1:
Year 1 provides an introduction to the evidence base for nursing. This includes anatomy, physiology and life science, nursing care, sociological and psychological aspects of healthcare and a focus on academic skills, literature searching and referencing.

You will undertake introductory virtual and in-person practice learning during term time. You will then enjoy full-time in-person practice learning placements over the summer period working with registered nurses.

Year 2:
Year 2 continues the introduction to the evidence base for nursing, adding complexity to the understandings. This includes anatomy and physiology, nursing care, mental health, technical innovations in healthcare, sociological and psychological aspects of healthcare and approaches to research.

You will undertake practice learning in mental health and adult services during Year 2.

Year 3:
Year 3 allows you to develop leadership skills and deepen understandings of the evidence base for nursing. Core and option courses enhance critical thinking abilities and clinical decision-making.

You will choose honours option courses in each honours year, learning as a mixed group of Year 3 and Year 4 students. This allows you to personalise programmes of study and pursue nursing courses which address your disciplinary interests.

Year 4:
The final year is the culmination of your learning. Clinical skills learning is complete and you will spend the year adding value with interprofessional experiences in simulation and preparations for registration and future employment.

You will again choose honours option courses aligned to your disciplinary interests.

The dissertation course allows you to work on a topic of your choice to produce an honours dissertation. This is supported by close academic supervision.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (by end of S6) plus English and or Applications of Maths at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need. You will also undergo Hepatitis B immunisation and TB status health check before starting the programme.