Nursing courses

About Adult Nursing in University of West of Scotland

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A CAREER IN NURSING

The BSc Adult Nursing provides the knowledge, skills, practical experience and confidence you need for a successful career in nursing.

Our course is 50% work-based learning, so you'll be able to put what you learn in the classroom into practice in a real-life clinical environment. This combination of theory and practical skills means that you will be able to provide professional, practical care and expert advice for people in their time of greatest vulnerability and need, and to minimise ill-health.

The nursing profession is undergoing far-reaching change, and nurses have unprecedented opportunity to expand their clinical knowledge and expertise. There has never been a more exciting time to get into the profession.

On completing our course at UWS, you will be able to register as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). 

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Work-based learning makes up 50% of the BSc Adult Nursing and you will spend time on placement with our local healthcare partners:

• NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• NHS Highland
• NHS Lanarkshire
• NHS Dumfries
• NHS Ayrshire & Arran

STUDY ABROAD

Study abroad is extremely beneficial to personal and professional development and research has shown that worldwide employers value graduates with intercultural awareness and global competences.

In year 2 you will have the option to take part in a study trip abroad, typically lasting 3-5 days in total. During year 3 you will have the option to study abroad and gain credit towards your degree at one of our 80 university partners.

COURSE DETAILS

The BSc Adult Nursing prepares students for a professional career in adult nursing. Over three years you will develop knowledge, skills and practical experience to become a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) upon graduation. This course will also foster an interest in continuous professional development and the importance of keeping your knowledge and skills up-to-date and in line with current best practice.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Jobs

Upon completion you can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse. Most graduates use their registration to become Staff Nurse, School Nurse, Specialist Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or Health Visitors working in the community. Some graduates move into wider fields of public health. Job opportunities are excellent and graduates can expect a good starting salary and career prospects. For students interested in working abroad this degree enables you to work in the rest of the EU, Canada and Australia

Further Study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to postgraduate certificate or diploma or an MSc in a heathcare-related subject.  

Academic qualification equivalents

• 65% or higher in the High School/College exams for Undergraduate applicants

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6.0 with no skill below 5.5
• TOEFL    :    78
• PTE         :    An overall score of 54 with no element below 51

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