Nursing (Adult) BN
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Nursing - BN

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08-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Nursing - BN

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Sighthill

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08-SEP-25

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Gain the professional knowledge and understanding to progress in a career at the forefront of adult nursing.Our adult nursing degree course will develop your professional knowledge and understanding in the field of nursing and its application.Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, youll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and participate in work placements across the Lothian and Borders area in hospital and community ...Read more

Gain the professional knowledge and understanding to progress in a career at the forefront of adult nursing.Our adult nursing degree course will develop your professional knowledge and understanding in the field of nursing and its application.Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, you'll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and participate in work placements across the Lothian and Borders area in hospital and community settings. Work placements make up 50% of the course content.You'll gain the skills needed to demonstrate your eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), as well as a degree, including:communication and problem solvingprofessional valuesnursing practice and decision makingleadership, management and team working abilities.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
75/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
86th
Adult Nursing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
What students say
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Rebecca
28 Feb 23

The uni is always well looked after, however, a lot of education is spent online which often defeats the purpose of using the facilities...Read more

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Angele
23 Nov 22

All lectures are great and friendly. Lots of support team..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:27,P:18 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**GCSE grade C/4 in Maths also required. GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science subject**/Double Award Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level.

Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**National 5 Maths OR Applications of Maths at grade C or above also required.National 5 English and a Science subject** at grade C or above required for candidates who do not have these subjects at Higher.If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in any subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 27 credits at Merit & 18 credits at Pass. English, Maths and a Science subject** must be achieved at Level 2/3 as part of the diploma.

25 points overall 3 Higher Level subjects at grades 5, 4, 4, preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science subject**.Standard Level Maths, English and a Science subject** at grade 4 also required if not studied at Higher Level.

Grades H3, H3, H3 preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science subject**For those who do not have English, Maths and a Science subject** at Higher level, grade O3 at Ordinary Level will be required.

Minimum grades MMP (Merit, Merit, Pass) in any subject.*GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at grade C/4 also required.*Recommended subjects: Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Sports Science, Health Science

Pass in any subject with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. For the subjects below, the National 5 requirements differ. For all other HNC's, National 5 grade C in Maths, English and a Science is also required.- Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice (No additional National 5 grades required)- Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Early Education and Childcare (National 5 grade C in Maths and a Science also required)- Applied Science (National 5 grade C in English and Maths also required)

Pass in any subject, preferably English or a Literary subject** or a Science Subject**. GCSE Maths at C/4 also required.GCSE English and a Science Subject** at C/4 required for applicants who do not have these subjects at A-Level.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Rebecca
28 Feb 23
Nursing (Adult) BN
The uni is always well looked after, however, a lot of education is spent online which often defeats the purpose of using the facilities....
Read more
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Angele
23 Nov 22
Nursing (Adult) BN
All lectures are great and friendly. Lots of support team...
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Edinburgh Napier University
Sighthill Campus Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH11 4DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Park  0.4 miles away
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