BSc Hons Nursing - Adult

at University of Stirling

This course has recently been revalidated and reapproved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). New information about the modules will be displayed here soon.
 

Our BSc Adult Nursing extends over three years, and the BSc (Hons) over four years.
 

You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of nursing, and progress towards delivering person-centred nursing care in more complex and demanding situations. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that are essential to deliver safe, compassionate, respectful, ethical and effective care in an evolving and dynamic health and social care environment. Each year meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirement of 50% theory and 50% practice. Through our partnerships with a diverse range of health and social care organisations, you’ll have the opportunity to put your theory into practice. You will work all shift patterns of the practice learning environment which may involve both day and night shifts to experience the full learning opportunities of these areas.
 

This course is designed for you to achieve proficiencies required for registration in the UK as a nurse. You may also have the choice of undertaking a national or international placement.
 

You’ll be allocated a personal tutor, who will be a source of guidance, information and support during your studies. While undertaking practice learning experiences, you’re also allocated a practice assessor and supervisor, who will facilitate and support your learning in practice.
 

You’ll study alongside our Mental Health Nursing students throughout your programme and our BSc Paramedic Science students during year 1 of the programme to gain a holistic understanding of how health and social care professionals work together to bring about the best in patient-centred care.
 

We’ll also focus on developing the leadership and management skills needed to foster quality and innovation within the health and social care setting.
 

Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2021). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
 

Year 1, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Practice Learning Experience 1 (PLE1) (SHSUPL1)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Integrated Anatomy & Physiology for Health (SHSU020)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Self, Relationships and Healthcare (SHSU021)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Developing Fundamental Clinical Skills (SHSU022)    20 credits

continues in spring
 

Year 1, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Practice Learning Experience 2 (PLE2) (SHSUPL2)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Promoting Mental Health and Resilience (SHSU023)    20 credits
   

Year 2, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Practice Learning Experience 3 (SHSUPE3)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Supporting Self-Management through Positive Relationships (SHSU024)    20 credits
• in 2020/1 students took SHSUPL2 instead (having taken SHSU024 in 2019/0)
   

Compulsory module

• Assessing and Promoting Health and Wellbeing (SHSU025)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Integrating Clinical Skills (SHSU027)    20 credits
   

Year 2, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Practice Learning Experience 4 (SHSUPE4)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Acute Illness and Deterioration (SHSU028)    20 credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Advanced Assessment and Applied Pharmacology (SHSU030)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Complexities of Adult Care (SHSU031)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Practice Learning Experience 6 (PLE6) (SHSUPL6)    20 credits
   

Year 3, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Leading Excellence in Practise (SHSU033)    40 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Practice Learning Experience 7 (PLE7) (SHSUPL7)    20 credits
   

Year 4, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Principles, Processes and Evaluation of Research (SHSU035)    20 credits
   

Dissertation

• Dissertation (SHSU036)    60 credits

continues in spring
 

Compulsory module

• Wider Perspectives of Healthcare (SHSU034)    20 credits

continues in spring
 

Option module
 

Select 20 credits from SHSU037, SHSU038 or SHSU039 list

• Integrated Approach to Frailty (SHSU037)    20 credits
• Collaborative Inter-agency Mental Health (SHSU038)    20 credits
• Principles of Acute Oncology (SHSU039)    20 credits

English language requirements
 

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in speaking listening and reading
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in writing and minimum of 185 in reading, speaking and listening
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 185 overall with a minimum of 180 in writing and 185 in reading, speaking and listening
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall with a minimum of 62 in writing and 67 in speaking listening and reading
• IBT TOEFL 94 overall with 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening and 22 in speaking
• IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 94 overall with 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening and 22 in speaking
• Trinity ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
• Aptis (4 skills) CEFR C1 overall and C1 in all sub-skills
• Duolingo 115 overall and a minimum of 105 in writing and 115 in speaking listening and reading
• LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert - Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill
   

Undergraduate
 

Direct Entry to 1st Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:

• CBSE
• ISC/ICSE
• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
 

Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:

• CBSE
• ISC/ICSE
• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
 

Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Overseas students (non-EU)    

2022/23 - £18,800
2023/24 - £20,300
 

You will be charged the annual fee each year when you enrol. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.

If you need to take additional modules or resit modules, you will be liable for an additional fee.
 

Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.
 

EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

Our Adult Nursing degree will prepare you to meet the needs of a modern profession, and provide the best possible patient care in a range of settings. 
 

Some of our graduates focus on practice - initially consolidating their learning by working in roles such as a staff nurse in a hospital, community setting or care home - while others progress to postgraduate studies. These experiences can develop a career pathway, leading to specialised areas such as palliative care or advanced nurse practitioner roles.
 

The majority entering employment find roles within the NHS, while others have found employment in other areas of the public sector - as well as with private healthcare providers and the voluntary sector.
 

In addition, internships may be available through the Scottish Government’s One Year Job Guarantee scheme.
 

• 93% of our graduates were in employment or further study fifteen months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA)
• Our Nursing Course is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2017)
• In REF 2021, 100% of our research environment and 83% of our overall research in Allied Health Professions and Nursing was classed as world leading or internationally excellent.