Course Summary

Gain the professional knowledge and understanding to progress in a career at the forefront of adult nursing. Our adult nursing degree course will develop your professional knowledge and understanding in the field of nursing and its application. Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, you'll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and participate in work placements across the Lothian and Borders area in hospital and community settings. You'll gain the skills needed to demonstrate your eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), as well as a degree, including: communication and problem solving professional values nursing practice and decision making leadership, management and team working abilities. Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B740

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Sighthill

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science or Double Award Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level.

Pass in any subject^ with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. ^Recommended subjects: Care and Administrative Practice - no additional qualifications required. Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Early Education and Childcare - requires National 5 grade C in Science and Maths. Applied Science - requires National 5 grade C in English and Maths. Any other HNC's - requires National 5 grade C in English, Science and Maths.

Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science** National 5 grade C in Maths National 5 grade C in English and a Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at Higher. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in any subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 27 credits at Merit & 18 credits at Pass. A Science and English subject must be achieved at Level 3 and Maths achieved at Level 2 or equivalent.

25 points overall with 5, 4, 4 in HL subjects preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science**. 4 points in SL Maths, English and a Science also required.

Minimum grades MMP (Merit, Merit, Pass) in any subject.* GCSE English, Maths and a Science at grade C/4. *Recommended subjects: Health and Social Care/Applied Science/Sports Science/Health Science

Grades H3, H3, H3 preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science** O3 in two Ordinary Level subjects including Maths.

Standard Year 1 Entry Requirements QQI/FETAC Level 5 Pre-Nursing Studies - Minimum of 6 Distinctions must be achieved overall. Distinctions must also be achieved in the Communication Unit and the Anatomy and Physiology Unit. B2/O3 in Ordinary Level Maths in Irish Leaving Certificate or Maths completes as part of QQI Level 5. Mature students - Adequate and appropriate previous (and recent) study is essential. Please contact us at nursingandmidwifery@napier.ac.uk if you are unsure whether or not you would be eligible to apply. Relevant work experience will be considered alongside recent study. It may necessary for those with limited qualifications to undertake an Access course or other appropriate courses/studies in a Further Education setting. *Literary Subjects include: English/English Literature; History; Modern Studies; Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies/Christian Theology; Psychology; Geography; Sociology; Health and Social Care; Law. **Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Physics; PE (only accepted as Higher) Interview Requirements - There will be a selection interview and all candidates must meet NMC requirements of good health and good character. Competition for places varies from year-to-year and achievement of the typical minimum entry requirements does not always guarantee shortlisting for interview or a place on the course. Deferred Applications - Please note that we cannot accept applications for deferred entry for this course.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science** National 5 grade C in Maths. National 5 grade C in English and a Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at Higher. *Literary subjects include: English/English Literature; History; Modern Studies; Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies/Christian Theology; Psychology; Geography; Sociology; Health and Social Care; Law **Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Physics; PE (only accepted as Higher) The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 7.0 (excluding Writing where 6.5 is required)
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate

Provider information

219 Colinton Road
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

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