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The BSc Adult Nursing prepares graduates to begin the study of nursing as a discipline and, following completion to the threshold standard of ordinary degree, to meet the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). An NMC accredited BSc Honours pathway provides a competitive, optional additional year to progress to Honours degree qualification.
This degree enables nurses to meet the requirements of a modern health care system, work in multi-professional teams and demonstrate leadership and management abilities.
Work-based learning makes up 50% of the BSc Adult Nursing and you will spend time on placement with our local healthcare partners:
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.
Opportunities for study abroad may be an option at different points in the programme and you will be notified if/when these are available.
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“The modern skills labs at UWS were a pleasure to learn in and my lecturers were an amazing source of support to me and my fellow students.”
Elaine Lawson, BSc Adult Nursing graduate
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council including evidence of literacy and numeracy for entry to pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes (NMC Circular 03/2008, revised 2010 Standards). All applicants will need to demonstrate this with acceptable qualification awards in both English and Maths.
* for Scottish applicants, Life Skill Mathematics / Application of Mathematics are acceptable alternatives to SQA National 5 Maths, if they have been awarded at National 5 level. For all applicants, the Open University module, MU123 Discovering Maths, is also accepted. Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths is equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4.
^ If applicant has completed SQA HNC module HF2434 or module FN2734 Essential Skills for Care Practice/ Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners in HNC/D, then this satisfies the Maths requirement and there is no need for additional Maths requirements.
For applicants not meeting Maths requirements, a UWS Maths Test will be provided. Passing this test will satisfy the Maths entry requirements.
An offer to study is also dependent on the outcome of the selection process and background checks:
* for more information on standard and minimum entry requirements, see our Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see section below for more details).
SOCIAL WORK DEGREES
For our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to, or require professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, applicants are required to have an IELTS or Occupational English Test (OET)*.
For such courses, the IELTS score is as follows:
* Note that the Occupational English Test (OET) will now be accepted in addition to IELTS as proof of a Nurse's English Language Competence (Nursing & Midwifery Council, 2019).
For our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
TOEFL IBT*: 78; no sub-test less than:
* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.
West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) including acceptance of WAEC Scratchcard*
*UWS will accept a WAEC scratchcard confirming that an applicant has achieved C6 or above as evidence of meeting English language requirement from Nigeria if the student graduated within the last 5 years. After 5 years applicants would be required to provide the WAEC Certificate.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
The Part 1 theory and practice modules, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 7. In total, students complete 1000 theory hours and 600 practice hours.
You will complete modules on Nursing Health and Care, Nursing in Society, Health and Human Development 1, Community Health and Social Care, Values in Practice and Academic and Professional Development.
LEARNING AND TEACHING:
You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences.
ASSESSMENT:
Theory will be assessed using a variety of coursework assessments and modules with associated practice will also involve practice-based assessments.
The Part 2 theory and practice modules, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 8. In total, students complete 720 theory hours and 840 practice hours.
In Year 2 you will focus on caring for vulnerable individuals and gain skills in understanding, learn how to evaluate risk and provide effective and safe care.
You will complete modules on Promoting Positive Outcome, Health and Human Development 2, Resilience in Healthcare and Building Healthy Communities. Time will also be spent enhancing your clinical skills on placement.
LEARNING AND TEACHING:
You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences.
ASSESSMENT:
Theory will be assessed using a variety of coursework assessments and modules with associated practice will also involve practice-based assessments.
In Year 3 you will continue to develop your knowledge, decision-making and practical skills. You will also develop and demonstrate the professional standards required for registration as a Registered Nurse.
The theory and practice modules in Year 3, equate to 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 9. Students are required to complete all practice hours and assessment. In total, they complete 680 theory hours and 880 practice hours.
You will complete modules on Managing Complex Needs, Evidence Led Enquiry and Leadership in Healthcare.
LEARNING AND TEACHING:
You will experience a blended approach to learning which will include theory (scheduled and independent study) and practice learning experiences.
ASSESSMENT:
Theory will be assessed using a variety of coursework assessments and modules with associated practice will also involve practice-based assessments.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and guided laboratory work.
There will also be group work, literature reports and research projects in order to ensure our degrees provide a strong set of additional skills, such as presentational and communicative skills.
Our nursing degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
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
Some graduates choose further study, leading to postgraduate certificate or diploma or an MSc in a heathcare-related subject.
For more information on undertaking a career in Adult Nursing click here.
Two new scholarships are available for application for eligible students on this programme.
The Men into Nursing Bursary will see one male nursing student being awarded £5,000 annually to support the student experience in the first the first two years of undergraduate study on our BSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing or BSc Midwifery programmes.
The Myra McMurdo Nursing Bursary will see £750 being awarded to seven students, who have received a conditional place on our BSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing or BSc Midwifery programmes. These will be delivered on an annual basis and will support them through their nursing placements.
If you are ordinarily resident in Scotland, you may be eligible to receive £10,000 worth of funding in each of the first three years of your BSc programme, and £7,500 if you study an honours year, for tuition and living costs. This funding is available through the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery student bursary scheme (PNMSB) which comes from the Scottish Government Health Directorate but is administered by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).
You can find out more on the webpages below:
Use the Link below to download details of our full-time, part-time tuition fees for Bachelor, Masters, Research, and English Language pre-sessional courses for session 2023-24.
Tuition FeesAll UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
The on-time application deadline for 2024/25 entry is 31 January 2024, 18:00 (UK time). For some courses it may still be possible to apply beyond this period, subject to suitable vacancies remaining. The final deadline for late applications via UCAS is 30 June 2024. Beyond this deadline, you may be able to apply via ‘UCAS Clearing’ if the course you are interested in has remaining places.
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS.
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.