Program Overview

International Foundation in Nursing

University of Stirling

Prepare to enter Year 1 of a 3 or 4-year undergraduate nursing degree at the University of Stirling. The International Foundation combines comprehensive academic preparation with English language support, including medical English, equipping you with the skills you need to train for your healthcare career.

The University of Stirling is ranked 6th in Scotland for Nursing (The Complete University Guide 2025) and 94% of graduates are working or pursuing further studies 15 months after completing the course. The university also partners with NHS Forth Valley to ensure its nursing courses remain clinically excellent, meaning you’ll receive the best possible training.

You'll have two study plan options. A 4-year study plan (pathway + 3-year degree) allows you to graduate with an ordinary degree. A 5-year study plan (pathway + 4-year degree) gives you an extra year in which to obtain honours, should you choose.

Nursing is a competitive subject, so places are limited – and you’ll need to successfully pass the following before you can start your nursing degree:

• all compulsory pathway modules
• a faculty interview
• an occupational health check
• an overseas criminal record check.

Key Information

• Secure your place at the University of Stirling: 6th in Scotland for Nursing (The Complete University Guide 2025).
• Improve your English language and academic skills to the level required for the nursing degree.
• Meet and interact with students on the nursing degree to enhance your learning experience.
• Broaden your knowledge by attending lectures at the University of Stirling during your pathway programme.
• Learn in an engaging environment via a range of different methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, group discussions and practical activities.
• Benefit from expert support services and staff dedicated to helping international students succeed at the University of Stirling.

Course Details

International Foundation in Nursing

University of Stirling

2024//26

4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• All students aiming to progress to Nursing must have turned 18 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.
• Academic Requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• English Language Requirements: For English IELTS 5.0 overall, no less than 4.5 in each sub-skill
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

Course start date : 16 June 2025 - Course end date: 12 June 2026

• Term 1 summer: 16 June 2025 – 29 August 2025
• Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 – 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 – 13 March 2026
• Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 – 12 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 19,995.00
• Accommodation: £ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
• Enrolment fee: £ 250.00
• Textbooks: £ 100.00 - 370.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 23,077.00 - 30,601.00

Modules

Core modules

• Core Mathematics and Statistics: 20 Credit Units
• Introduction to Psychology: 20 Credit Units
• Study Skills for Science: 20 Credit Units
• Biology: 40 Credit Units
• Chemistry: 20 Credit Units
• English for Academic Purposes: 20 Credit Units
• Personal Tutoring

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Adult Nursing-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill)
• Additional Requirements:
• Additional Information:

Adult Nursing-BSc

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill)
• Additional Requirements:
• Additional Information: