BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (3rd year entry) at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

It is aimed at those who wish to enhance their career in nursing and will enable you to respond to the changing health needs of the people, and populations you encounter, in solution-focused and innovative ways. As a graduate you will have with in-depth knowledge of contemporary nursing professional practice. The course will: create opportunities and challenges for you to understand and evaluate professional issues to ensure safe, effective person-centered and compassionate nursing care

Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Paisley: January, September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc Nursing Studies builds on the knowledge and skills you have gained in your previous nursing study and/or work experience and develops your nursing leadership and advanced clinical practice skills to help you advance your career. Year 3: Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice, Critical Appraisal of Care, The Principles of Quality Healthcare Practice, Healthcare Practice: Leadership and Management, Skills for Holistic Healthcare Practice, Nursing and Public Health. Year 4: Core Modules, Honours Dissertation, Nursing Issues and Trends, Improving Population Health, Leadership in Health & Social Care, Optional Modules, Effective Teaching in Practice, Assessment from a Distance (eHealth).

Career pathways

This degree is specifically designed to help you to advance in your career. By developing leadership skills and in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in professional nursing practice you will have the knowledge and expertise to analyse and apply new approaches to improving healthcare in your normal clinical environment.

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Entry requirements

The BSc Nursing Studies students require to be aware that successful completion of this programme will not make them eligible to work as a nurse in the UK. In order for them to work as a nurse in the UK they must also be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) . Admission Requirements; Standard entry requirement: Applicants must be registered nurses, with a recognised regulatory nursing organisation, in their country of origin. Level 9 Specific Entry Criteria: Applicants must usually hold a three-year diploma in nursing which is equivalent to 240 credits (120 credits at Level 7 and 120 credits at Level 8). Proof of certificate and academic transcript required. Level 10 Specific Entry Criteria: Should have Nursing Degree (360 credits); English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code BB70.

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: January, September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/nursing-studies

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