Nursing (Adult) BSc
Course Overview - Nursing (Adult) BSc
The BSc nursing has been designed to prepare the future nurse for working within today’s health and social care services. This course educates students in the skills, knowledge, and critical ability to provide person-centred care to people who, at any stage of life, may have a range of health challenges.
Students will work with families, communities and individuals to support and promote health and wellbeing. They work in partnership with individuals who experience long-term health challenges to enable self-management and recovery. Student Nurses provide support to individu...
The BSc nursing has been designed to prepare the future nurse for working within today’s health and social care services. This course educates students in the skills, knowledge, and critical ability to provide person-centred care to people who, at any stage of life, may have a range of health challenges.<br/><br/>Students will work with families, communities and individuals to support and promote health and wellbeing. They work in partnership with individuals who experience long-term health challenges to enable self-management and recovery. Student Nurses provide support to individuals at all stages throughout the life cycle, including end of life care. Students may also have the opportunity to attend a conference to participate in a learning abroad experience in either year two or year three.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Aberdeen
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B742
Institution Code
R36
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,C,C
Higher English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths or Applications of Maths and a science subject are required at National 5 Grade C or above if not held at Higher.
Access to HE Diploma
M:45,P:15
In a relevant subject plus GCSE/National 5 Maths and science 5/C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Higher Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held at Higher.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
Maths, English and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 5.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H4
Higher English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at O3 if not held at Higher.
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences Entry to year 2 may be possible following completion of HNC Healthcare Practice from one of our partner FE colleges. Please contact the admissions office for information.
Scottish HND
Pass
HND in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
A level
C,C
A-Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A-Level.
T Level
P
in a relevant subject. English, Maths and a science subject required at GCSE grade 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |





















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