Entry requirements
A level
Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science** GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Biology or Double Award Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 21 Credits at Merit & 24 at Pass. Biology and English must be achieved at Level 3 and Maths achieved at Level 2 or equivalent.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Grades H3, H3, H3 preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science** O3 in two Ordinary Level subjects including Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Minimum grades MMP (Merit, Merit, Pass) in a related subject.* GCSE English, Maths and Biology (preferred), Chemistry or Physics at Grade C/4. *Health and Social Care/Applied Sciences/Sports Science/Health Science
Pass in a related subject^ with Grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. National 5 grade C in English, Maths and Science (Biology - preferred, Chemistry or Physics) also required. ^Care and Administrative Practice, Social Care, Applied Science, Social Sciences, Early Education and Childcare
Scottish Higher
Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science** National 5 Grade C in Maths National 5 Grade C in English and Biology required for candidates who do not have these subjects at Higher. The grades listed above are our standard entry requirements. You may be given an Offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements, within our widening participation criteria, outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. This Offer will be lower than our standard entry requirements. For further information about our entry requirements and Admissions Policies please visit our website.
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About this course
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.
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 solving
professional values
nursing practice and decision making
leadership, management and team working abilities.
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