BSc Nursing - Adult

at University of Stirling

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 1 entry – Four-year honours
 

SQA Highers

• BBB
   

GCE A-levels

• CCC
   

IB Diploma

• 28 points
   

BTEC

• MMM
   

Essential subjects

• Mathematics National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required.
• English National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required.
   

Preferred subjects

Preference will be given to those with a Science or Health Care background.
 

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

Academic year:	2022/23	2023/24
Overseas students (non-EU)	£18,800	£20,300

Overseas students (non-EU)
 

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.

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.