BSc / BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The BSc and BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and prepare students to join modern healthcare teams as adult nursing practitioners.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport | Duration: BSc: 3 years (36 months); BSc (Hons): 4 years (48 months); full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Theory and practice split evenly, with 2,300 hours of each across two semesters a year, meeting NMC requirements. Placements with NHS Forth Valley and third sector partners include medical and surgical nursing, rehabilitation, care of older adults, emergency and intensive care and community settings; teaching uses lectures, group work, virtual reality and simulation. Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Paramedic students study together in Year 1.

Career pathways

Specialisms including district nursing, general practice nursing, rehabilitation nursing, older people's nursing, accident and emergency nursing and intensive care nursing, with clear progression and continuing professional development.

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Entry requirements

BSc Nursing - Adult: Highers BBC, A-levels CCC, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) MMM. BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult: Highers BBBB, A-levels BBC, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) DMM. Essential: one Higher or A-level (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; preference for a science or health care background. Applicants must provide references (academic if possible, otherwise employer) and a personal statement showing knowledge of and interest in adult nursing; care experience is welcomed. All applicants are subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. Alternative routes: Fast Track to Nursing (18 weeks with Forth Valley College), Access to Nursing Studies, SWAP Access to Nursing; entry to Year 2 may be possible via HNC/HND or recognised prior learning. Scottish HNC/HND: Bs in graded units. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in speaking, listening and reading; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall with a minimum of 62 in writing and 67 in speaking, listening and reading; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 95 overall with 22 reading, 23 writing, 22 listening, 24 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 5 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and 5 in reading, speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: BSc: 3 years (36 months); BSc (Hons): 4 years (48 months); full time

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