BSc Nursing Studies

Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgramme duration

18,220 GBPTuition Fee/year

30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This is a one-year full-time programme. You are required to have a student visa and stay in Edinburgh during the course of study.

All applicants must be qualified nurses (Diploma at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent).
All applicants must also be a registered nurse, registered with the appropriate in-country regulatory body, and have current experience.
If your first language isn't English, you'll need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
On entering the programme, students will be allocated advanced standing based on existing qualifications/education. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
An online, self-directed, module is offered before commencing the programme. This module is designed to help students engage with and develop essential academic skills. This module is free of charge and available on the VLE community space. Applicants may contact the programme leader for further information. This will introduce you to our teaching approaches and an opportunity for self-assessment.
On completion of the programme, students will have the option to complete Parts 1 & 2 of the NMC test of competence, including OSCE examination. The NMC test of competence is not part of this programme and will be students’ individual responsibility, however, the programme will help to prepare students for this process, with the aim of registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This is a one-year full-time programme. You are required to have a student visa and stay in Edinburgh during the course of study.

All applicants must be qualified nurses (Diploma at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent).
All applicants must also be a registered nurse, registered with the appropriate in-country regulatory body, and have current experience.
If your first language isn't English, you'll need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
On entering the programme, students will be allocated advanced standing based on existing qualifications/education. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
An online, self-directed, module is offered before commencing the programme. This module is designed to help students engage with and develop essential academic skills. This module is free of charge and available on the VLE community space. Applicants may contact the programme leader for further information. This will introduce you to our teaching approaches and an opportunity for self-assessment.
On completion of the programme, students will have the option to complete Parts 1 & 2 of the NMC test of competence, including OSCE examination. The NMC test of competence is not part of this programme and will be students’ individual responsibility, however, the programme will help to prepare students for this process, with the aim of registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

PTE Academic

56+

TOEFL

Cambridge CAE Advanced

169+

All applicants must be qualified nurses (Diploma at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent).

All applicants must also be a registered nurse, registered with the appropriate in-country regulatory body, and have current experience.

On entering the programme, students will be allocated advanced standing based on existing qualifications/education. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students.

An online, self-directed, module is offered before commencing the programme. This module is designed to help students engage with and develop essential academic skills. This module is free of charge and available on the VLE community space. Applicants may contact the programme leader for further information. This will introduce you to our teaching approaches and an opportunity for self-assessment.

Application Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

1,820 GBP

International

Starts from

18,220 GBP

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BSc Nursing Studies

Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

12 monthsProgramme duration

18,220 GBPTuition Fee/year

30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

SepStarting Month

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