Nursing degrees in Scotland

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University of Glasgow

1 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 1st
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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Best experience: a lot of student space when studying out of hours Worst experience: Student food is very expensive, it is well known that most students can not afford luxury goods, as most are not dependent on their parents but are not able to have a full time job, yet to have a nutritious meal you need to spend like you have money, majority does not have the privilege to enjoy two nutritious meals a day and the access we have to food in the university does not help

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Nursing - BN (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Health and Biomedical
  • Life and Social Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Professionalism in Nursing and Global Health Challenges
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

3 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 37th
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WUSCA ranking: 49th
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It's really great because the modules are interesting and the content is accessible. Teachers are supportive and societies are good. It could be improved by being more true to its environmentalist message considering its acceptance of Ai. Also on campus accomodation has some reoccurring issues with showers going cold due to the heating aspect of the showers being old.

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Master of Nursing
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Nursing BSc (Hons)
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Glasgow Caledonian University

9 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 52nd
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The staff are great! They are always there for support and I never feel like I do not have someone to approach when struggling. Having a personal tutor is so beneficial as well, as you always have them to talk to whether it be about your studies, personal matters or career paths! I also love that it is all one campus so no need to run between building to building making it to classes as they all link in some way. The student wellbeing service is also a great support system in place, the counselling service is extremely helpful and an amazing thing to have built into the university.

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Nursing Studies (Adult) - BSc
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Health Care Delivery
  • Health Improvement
  • Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
  • Values and Rights based Nursing practice
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Nursing Studies Hons (Adult)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Health Care Delivery
  • Health Improvement
  • Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
  • Values and Rights based Nursing practice
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University of Dundee

8 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 48th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Adult Nursing - BSc
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Level 1
  • Fundamentals of Adult Health and Care (NA12201)
  • Fundamentals of Health and Care (NU11205)
  • Improving and maintaining health and well-being (NU13207)
  • Nursing Skills and Practice 1 (NU10204)
  • Professional and Academic Skills and Knowledge 1 (NU10203)
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Adult Nursing
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Level 1
  • Nursing Skills and Practice 1
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

2 nursing courses
star rating 2.6
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Subject ranking: 79th
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Nursing (Adult) - BSc
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Nursing (Mental Health) - BSc
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Abertay University

1 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 75th
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WUSCA ranking: 77th
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The facilities are great, we have access to everything we need for our coursework and more. There is a gym and loads of options for sport. The uni holds events for all sorts of holidays and activities. The student union is really supportive. There are great initiatives for sustainability. Student life separate from the uni, as far as I’ve noticed, is very nightlife based but that might just be because I haven’t explored enough.

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Mental Health Nursing
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Year 1
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology - MHN115
  • Foundational Health Studies - MHN112
  • Introduction to Mental Health Across the Lifespan - MHN113
  • Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing - MHN116
  • Placement and PD1 - MHN111
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Edinburgh Napier University

6 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 65th
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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Nursing (Adult) - BN
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Year 1
  • Assessing Community Health and Patient Wellness
  • Caring for Self and Others
  • Practice Learning Experience 1 and 2
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BSc Nursing Studies - BSc
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Robert Gordon University

8 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 60th
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Great all round university with great balance of city and rurally located. Transport wise, its great within city. Although, it lacks proper parking for rurally located people (where public transport is not an option/viable option) as requires permit. To resolve this, a multistory carpark could be implemented or more bus links/shuttlebuses from locations outside of the city. The lack of public transport outside the city is a problem anyway, so may be worth considering relocating to city for duration of course. With regards to course, having already been a student previously, there are a lot more support systems in place to help aid students. Moreover, compared to other universities, the staff are more than happy to help. The small knit feel of the University and the city provides a homely lifestyle, easily and effortlessly. This is only furthered by the diversity of culture within the city and shire. The union is great, the staff are approachable and friendly. From initially becoming a student to my time here now, however, the union seems to be downsizing. I feel that this is an absolute shame as it provides an independent aspect to life as a student. It, in my opinion, has reduced the quality of student life as it miminises a student voice, independent of the university. That being said, there is a great range of mental health facilities in place now to enhance student lifestyle auch as free gym membership for students.

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Nursing (Adult) - BSc
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Nursing (Adult)
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The University of Edinburgh

1 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Nursing Studies - BNurs (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Understanding the Person: Life Sciences and Nursing Care 1
  • What is Health?: Society, Culture and Health 1
  • What is Nursing?: Society, Culture and Health 1
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University of Stirling

4 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 50th
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WUSCA ranking: 52th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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Nursing (Adult) - BSc
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Year 1
  • Developing Fundamental Clinical Skills (SHSU022)
  • Integrated Anatomy & Physiology for Health (SHSU020)
  • Practice Learning Experience 1 (PLE1) (SHSUPL1)
  • Practice Learning Experience 2 (PLE2) (SHSUPL2)
  • Promoting Mental Health and Resilience (SHSU023)
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Nursing (Adult - Honours)
calculator icon 108-112 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Developing Fundamental Clinical Skills (SHSU022)
  • Integrated Anatomy & Physiology for Health (SHSU020)
  • Practice Learning Experience 1 (PLE1) (SHSUPL1)
  • Practice Learning Experience 2 (PLE2) (SHSUPL2)
  • Promoting Mental Health and Resilience (SHSU023)
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