BSc Nursing (Earn as you Learn) at Queen Margaret University

A four-year blended BSc in adult nursing for NHS or social care employees who hold a Professional Development Award (PDA) in Acute and Community Care at level 8, allowing them to continue working while studying towards NMC registration. Teaching combines on-campus sessions, online learning and self-directed study; students complete 90 academic credits each year and 4,600 hours of theory and practice split equally. The course fee is covered by the Scottish Government.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences  |  Department: Nursing and Paramedic Science  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time (earn as you learn)  |  Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Content aligns with the NMC Standards for Future Nurse Education and uses lectures, seminars, practical laboratories and practice learning experiences, with assessment by practical and written exams, assignments and group work. Direct entry to Year Two is available for applicants who have completed the required practice hours and two QMU modules (Strengthening Skills: Academic Reading and Writing for Nursing; Introduction to Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice).

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to register as Registered Nurses (Adult) with the NMC and work across clinical practice settings, including acute, community and rehabilitation care.

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