The BSc Adult Nursing at UWS will equip you with the skills to practice as an adult nurse within a variety of healthcare settings. This degree will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to practice within hospitals, communities and specialist areas and equip you to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
The programme offers a combination of blended learning and varied teaching techniques, including state-of-the-art virtual learning and simulated clinical environments, supported by highly experienced and qualified staff. 50% of your programme is theory based and 50% practice based.
Career prospects
Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing. Job opportunities are excellent with attractive starting salaries. Careers include specialist nurse, hospital-based, community or school nurse or health visitor. Depending on your field, you can opt to work as a Registered Nurse within a hospital or community setting in the UK, other EU countries and in Canada and Australasia.
Placement/Work-based learning.
Practice experience is available throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran; Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Lanarkshire; Dumfries and Galloway; and Highland (Argyll). Experience may be gained in the private and public sectors, including acute inpatient hospitals.
Study abroad
During Year 3 you may study abroad while gaining credit towards your degree at one of our 80 educational partner organisations.
Professional recognition
Please note: professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council will be linked to an exit award of BSc Adult Nursing only
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:
U40
Campus Name:
Paisley Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
Health; Social Care; Care & Admin & Healthcare Practice.
Health; Social Care; Care & Admin & Healthcare Practice.
National 5 Maths at Grade A-C (or equivalent)
SWAP (BBB) in Access to Nursing; Access to Medical Studies.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
National 5 Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
44%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
64%
Go onto work and study:
77%
Fees and funding
International
16400.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Paisley Campus
High Street
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Paisley
PA1 2BE
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