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UndergraduateCourse summary
The BSc nursing programme has been designed to prepare the future nurse for working within today’s health and social care services. This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand and respond to often complex challenges experienced by individuals which can impact on thoughts, emotions and behaviours. You will learn how to work in partnership with individuals who experience long term health challenges to enable self-management and recovery. Mental health nurses work with individuals across the life-span with emphasis on supporting people to discover and realise their own potential. You will learn to use a strength-based approach while working with families, communities and individuals to promote resilience and support promotion of health and wellbeing and the prevention of ill-health.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- B762
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H4
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - P
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCC
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Academic IELTS minimum score of 7.0 overall to include a score of 7.0 in each element of speaking, listening and reading. Writing must be achieved at a minimum of 6.5. |
Appropriate equivalents will be considered.
Further Information on English language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £8900* | Year 1 |
| England | £8900* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8900* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8900* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8900* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8900* | Year 1 |
| International | £15490* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: The cost of books that you may wish to purchase, costs associated with your placement / study abroad, accommodation and living costs, printing. Additional Cost for International Fee Paying Students. Approximately £65 for uniforms (including polo shirt for clinical skills). Approximately £300 to £500 for occupational health checks Actual cost will depend on the immunisations required.
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB