BSc (Hons) Nursing at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A four-year BSc (Hons) degree in adult nursing, aligned with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Future Nurse Education and built on person-centred and humanistic values. Students complete 4,600 hours of theory and practice, split equally, and graduate eligible to apply for NMC registration as a Registered Adult Nurse. The programme has a summer break from mid-May to mid-September each year.

What you will study

Four themes run through all years: Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice, Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice, The Theories and Art of Nursing, and Active Learning Communities. Final-year modules include Clinical Assessment Skills for Nursing Practice, Practice Development for Quality Enhancement in Health and Social Care, Preparation for Professional Registration and a BSc (Hons) dissertation project, with a practice learning experience each year.

Career pathways

Graduates work in acute medical and surgical settings, long-term, community and rehabilitation care, the Armed Forces, research, leadership and education roles, in the UK and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard BBBB, minimum BBBC. A-level: BCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3. International Baccalaureate: 30 points. Subjects: normally one discursive subject at Higher or equivalent (such as English, Philosophy, History or Modern Studies), with a science subject at Higher preferred; a science at National 5/GCSE grade C/4 or above is required; English and Mathematics at National 5/GCSE grade B/6 or above (National 5 Application of Mathematics or Lifeskills accepted at the same grade). Minimum entry criteria apply to applicants with a contextual widening-access factor. Mature and Access applicants must show a strong academic profile. Direct entry to Year Two: 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and 460 accredited practice learning hours (for example Year One of a nursing degree, or HNC Healthcare Practice with an A in the graded unit). Selection event required. Hepatitis B immunisation offered; PVG check, occupational health check, personal indemnity insurance and an annual NMC declaration of good health and character required. English language (international): IELTS 7.0 with no component below 7.0 for reading, speaking and listening and 6.5 for writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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