The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) with Honours programme reflects global, UK and Scottish perspectives of health care. The transfer between health environments and the acute primary care interface is key to understanding the health needs of different populations.
Throughout the four years of the programme, you will be introduced to a range of inpatient and community placements and other health-related learning experiences.
**Nursing and Midwifery Council education standards**
This programme adheres to the new Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) education standards. These standards are designed to embrace the range of nursing practice. This will help prepare you for life at the forefront of the dynamic healthcare environment of the 2020s and beyond.
The Bachelor of Nursing with Honours degree prepares nurses for the evolving healthcare landscape. Gain key skills in:
* critical thinking
* teamwork and leadership
* an ability to innovate and work in interdisciplinary settings
* clinical skills and proficiency across the required range
On graduation you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as an adult nurse.
**Curriculum**
The programme combines theoretical and skills learning within the University (50%) with practice learning experiences (50%). The equal weighting of theory and practice is a defining feature of the structure of this degree and is required by the NMC.
There are three strands of the curriculum which lead you from Year 1 to Year 4, building on previous learning as part of a spiral curriculum. Life sciences, research skills and social sciences are introduced in Year 1 and then build in complexity and depth into year 2 and over the course of the programme.
The Honours option courses in Years 3 and 4 allow you to personalise the programme, following your particular interests in different care contexts, approaches or conditions.
Clinical skills are developed across all four years, working in the clinical skills laboratory, in nurse-led groups and in a programme of inter-professional learning with medical students.
Practice learning is integral to the programme and students learn in a range of practice settings including community, care homes, acute hospital and specialist services.
**Study abroad**
In Year 3 there is an opportunity for all students to undertake an elective placement which may be abroad or within the UK. In addition, there is usually an opportunity to apply to study abroad as part of a semester long exchange with La Trobe University, Australia.
**Student support**
Student support at The University of Edinburgh is excellent and includes:
* a Personal Tutor system
* a University wide student support infrastructure
* accessible academic staff
* personalised support in the practice learning environment
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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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:
B700
Institution code:
E56
Campus Name:
Central area campus
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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
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply.
You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/B700
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/B700
English language requirements
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You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.For SQA, GCSE and IB students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher: SQA National 5 at C; SQA Standard Grade at 3; SQA Intermediate 1 at A; SQA Intermediate 2 at C; GCSE/IGSCE at C or 4; Level 2 Certificate Grade C or IB Standard Level at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry). We also accept a wider range of international qualifications and tests. English language qualifications must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the degree you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Full details of our English language requirements can be found on our website:
Scotland In 2021-22 the fee level set by the Scottish Government was £1,820. The 2022-23 fee rate is expected to be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2022. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
Provider information
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33 Buccleuch Place
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