Current students Staff Alumni University of the Highlands and Islands COURSES STUDY WITH US CAMPUSES RESEARCH BUSINESSES NURSING BSC Course code : B740 Adult Nursing; B760 Mental Health Nursing Summary Content Study mode Fees/funding Career Apply What is special about this course? If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career, nursing could be for you. The University of the Highlands and Islands offers you the opportunity to undertake a nursing degree in the Highlands of Scotland, leading to professional registration as an Adult or Mental Health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Our BSc Nursing Programme is an innovative programme that combines the best of teaching, technology, simulation and practice experience to prepare you for an exciting career in nursing. You will experience nursing care in different hospital and community settings, often with opportunities to undertake international elective placements. Your programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a nurse. The primary purpose of the NMC is protection of the public. It does this through maintaining a register of all qualified nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses eligible to practise within the UK and by setting national standards for their education, training and conduct. The aim of the programme is to support your development into a confident and competent nurse, who can provide effective, compassionate care in a range of care settings. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of critical reading, appreciation and analysis, numeracy and literacy. For more information, come and see us at our open days. Special features Academic qualification (BSc) and gain NMC registration Opportunities to experience and learn about nursing practice in a diverse range of contexts, including island, urban, remote and rural settings Dynamic career opportunities within Scotland, the UK and beyond Study in the heart of the beautiful Highlands of Scotland Internationally acknowledged academics Exciting placement opportunities in a wide range of hospital and community settings Possible international exchange opportunity Possible opportunities to meet and work alongside student nurses from oversees Innovative teaching and learning approaches Student centred and student focused curriculum Accommodation We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations. Entry requirements This programme is aimed at school or college leavers and mature entrants who have the desire and aptitude to care for patients, carers and their families. Entry requirements: 3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above OR 2 A levels at grade BC or above OR Access to Nursing with a pass and BCC in the profile OR HNCs: Healthcare Practice preferred, although any health/science-related HNC will be considered, plus SQA National 5 English and Maths (Grade C) / Intermediate 2 (Grade C) / Standard (Grade 3) / GCSE (Grade 4), or equivalent OR SVQ Level 3 pass in a care-related subject (or equivalent) plus 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR Completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare plus one Higher at grade B or above You must also have the below qualifications to gain entry to this course: English/ESOL National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above OR Standard Grade (grade 3 or above) OR SQA Communications 3 OR GCSE English Literature or Language (4 or above) or equivalent Mathematics National 5 or Intermediate 2 at Grade C or above in Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics or Lifeskills Mathematics OR Standard Grade (grade 3 or above) OR GCSE (C or above) or equivalent Additional desired requirements: Human Biology, Biology, or a science subject: National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above; or Standard Grade (grade 3 or above); or GCSE (C or above); or equivalent Recognised European or international equivalent qualifications are considered. If English is not your first language, you must have evidence of your English language skills. All non-UK students must have one of the two options below: IELTS at 7.0, with writing element at 6.5 or above and all other elements at 7.0 or above OET - a score of 350 or above in Reading, Listening and Speaking and a score of 300 or above in Writing Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course Qualifications over 5 years old are considered on an individual basis As part of the recruitment process, selected applicants will be invited to a compulsory interview day which is designed specifically for entrants to nursing. Full guidelines will be provided in advance of the interview day including required preparation for the event. It will be helpful for you at that stage to be familiar with the Nursing and Midwifery Code. This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage. All successful applicants must be passed fit by Occupational Health. This will require a questionnaire and also a personal visit to the Occupational Health Department in addition to and on a separate occasion to the interview day. Evidence of your digital and technological literacy will be determined by successful completion of your online application. Access routes SWAP Access courses If you are eligible to undertake Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), please visit our SWAP access list for further information on grade profiles and available subjects. What our students, graduates and staff say It may sound daunting to go into full time education, especially when it’s three years training but it passes before you know it. It’s been the best decision I’ve made regarding my career. Angela Reid is in her third year of the BSc Adult Nursing at our Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Stornoway campus. APPLY FOR NURSING BSC I WANT TO START IN AUG/SEP 2022 We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities. 71% of students were satisfied overall with their course. Data for Nursing (Full time) at University of the Highlands and Islands For more official course information visit. 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