Course summary
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
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2022.
If you already have a 2022 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
26Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
SWAP (BBB) in Access to Nursing; Access to Medical Studies.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Audition
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Interview
Unistats information
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Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £13325 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are charged per year of the programme
Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE