Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
Course summary
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 solving
professional values
nursing practice and decision making
leadership, management and team working abilities.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B740
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
BCPreferably 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMPMinimum 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
Access to HE Diploma
M: 27 credits P: 18 creditsPass 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.
Scottish Higher
BBCPreferably 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25 points25 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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3Grades 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.
Scottish HNC
PassPass 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)
T Level
Pass (C and above)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.
Standard Year 1 Entry Requirements
QQI/FETAC Level 5 Pre-Nursing Studies - Minimum of 6 Distinctions must be achieved overall. Distinctions must also be achieved in the Communication Unit and the Anatomy and Physiology Unit.
B2/O3 in Ordinary Level Maths in Irish Leaving Certificate or Maths completed as part of QQI Level 5.
Mature students - Adequate and appropriate previous (and recent) study is essential. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk if you are unsure whether or not you would be eligible to apply. Relevant work experience will be considered alongside recent study. It may necessary for those with limited qualifications to undertake an Access course or other appropriate courses/studies in a Further Education setting.
*Literary Subjects include: English/English Literature, History, Modern Studies, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies/Christian Theology, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Law.
**Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE (only accepted as a Science subject if studied at Higher level).
Selection Day Requirements - Part of the selection process for entry to the programme of your choice will include a computer based Confident Caring Assessment (CCA) where you will be given a short video and related scenario with questions. This is an assessment of the attributes expected of a nurse/ midwife, not your clinical knowledge and skills. It is designed to assess the qualities needed to work as a nurse/ midwife and the proficiencies outlined in the:
Nurses Standards of proficiency
The Code
It presents a series of work-related situations, and you will be questioned about how you would respond. All applicants are required to sit the CCA.
If you require adjustment for a learning support need, please get in touch by emailing nursingandmidwifery@napier.ac.uk before your selection event.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCC
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.
*Literary subjects include: English/English Literature, History, Modern Studies, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies/Christian Theology, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Law.
**Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE only accepted as a Science subject if studied at Higher level).
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 7.0 (excluding Writing where 6.5 is required) |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17520 | Year 1 |
| International | £17520 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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Edinburgh
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Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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