Program Overview

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BSc / BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult

Overview

Our award-winning Adult Nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Get ready for a rewarding career making a real difference to people's lives.

Key Facts

• Award: BSc, BSc (Hons)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Duration: BSc Nursing - Adult: 36 months, BSc (Hons) Nursing – Adult: 48 months
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Delivery: On campus
• UCAS Code: B740 (BSc), B750 (BSc (Hons))
• Study Abroad Opportunities: Available

Accreditations

• Nursing and Midwifery Council

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

• SQA Highers: BBC (BSc), BBBB (BSc (Hons))
• GCE A-Levels: CCC (BSc), BBC (BSc (Hons))
• IB Diploma: 28 points (BSc and BSc (Hons))
• BTEC (Level 3): MMM (BSc), DMM (BSc (Hons))
• Essential Subjects: One Higher or A Level (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics
• Preferred Subjects: Preference will be given to those with a science or healthcare background

Widening Access Students

• Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry
• Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements and successfully pass an interview

Other Scottish Qualifications

• Scottish HNC/HND: Year one minimum entry - Bs in graded units
• Access Courses: If you don’t currently have the relevant qualifications to apply to either university or an HNC, you can apply for an access course
• Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): You can complete a SWAP Access to Nursing course to gain entry to our BSc Adult and Mental Health nursing degrees
• Foundation Apprenticeships: Considered to be equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B

Other Qualifications

• English, Welsh, and Northern Irish HNC/HND: Merits and Distinctions
• English Access Course: Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

International Entry Requirements

• View the entry requirements for your country

Advanced Entry

• Advanced entry may be possible depending on your qualifications
• We can only consider advanced entry applications for Year 2 and not Year 3 entry

Additional Information

• Application Procedure: We carefully consider other qualities and interests through your personal statement
• Interview: If your application proceeds, we will invite you to attend a compulsory interview
• Disclosure Scotland Check: All applicants are subject to a Disclosure Scotland check
• Occupational Health: All applicants must be passed fit by occupational health

Course Details

Overview

You’ll gain the expertise and values that are essential to deliver safe, compassionate, ethical, and effective care. You will be well-prepared for evolving and dynamic health and social care environments.

Teaching

We provide a supportive and engaging learning environment on our nursing programs. This is recognized with five-star excellence in teaching by QS Stars University Ratings 2024. Our academic experts combine theory and hands-on experience so you learn nursing practice.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a range of methods, including:

• Examinations
• Essays
• Reports
• Clinical skills assessments
• Presentations
• Assessments of practice

Work Placement Opportunities

Our placements go beyond standard hospital placements. Find out more about how nursing placements are a key foundation of studying Nursing at Stirling.

Study Abroad

There are opportunities for students to study abroad and gain valuable experience. These opportunities include exchange trips with partner universities or via the Work the World Scheme.

Fees and Funding

Fees and Costs

• Scottish Students: This fee is set by the Scottish Government and is subject to change
• Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: This tuition fee may be subject to change depending on guidance provided by the UK Government
• International Students (including EU): Eligible students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £8,000-£30,000 over the duration of your course

Funding

• Students Domiciled in Scotland: All SAAS-eligible students receive a £10,000 bursary each year for the first three years of study
• Students Domiciled in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: Our Nursing Scholarship and Access to Nursing Bursary provides students with a £2,000 cash award per year (for Years 1-3 of study)
• International Students: Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £8,000-£30,000 over the duration of your course

After You Graduate

Preparing You for the World of Work

You can enjoy a wide-ranging and rewarding career in nursing that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

Career Opportunities

• District nursing
• General practice nursing
• Rehabilitation nursing
• Older people’s nursing
• Accident and emergency nursing
• Intensive care nursing
• Theatre nursing
• Cancer and palliative care nursing
• Community staff nursing
• Occupational health nursing
• Public health
• Clinical research
• Paediatrics

Be the One: Robert Muirhead

Listen to graduate Robert. He now works as a staff nurse in the Surgical Assessment Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.