BN Nursing at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a four-year professional degree in which learning is split equally between university and practice learning environments. It is ranked first in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery in the 2026 Complete University Guide, and is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for registration as an Adult Nurse.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Department: School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers the professional and social context of nursing, sciences including anatomy, physiology, microbiology and biochemistry, fundamental care skills and first placements; years 2 and 3 study adult nursing, biomedical sciences, pharmacotherapy and human disease; year 4 covers health policy, leadership, professionalism, global health and a dissertation, with the final placement.

Career pathways

Most graduates progress directly into professional roles aligned with their degree and professional qualification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level (standard offer): ABB; plus Two different subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology; plus GCSE English at Grade B (or 5/6). IB (standard offer): 34 (6,5,5 HL); plus Two HL subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics; plus SL English and Mathematics at 4. Interview. Scottish Highers (standard offer): AABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Offers will typically be made at AABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; plus Two Highers from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics; plus National 5 Mathematics, English at Grade B. Interview. Scottish Highers contextual (adjusted) offers (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*); MD40: AABB (S5 minimum AABB required for consideration); plus Two Highers from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics; plus National 5 Mathematics, English at Grade B. Interview; Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools; Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking. Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international applicants (UCAS or Common Application).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2027/28 rate not yet confirmed). Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected rate for EU and international students, band: Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes. Tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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