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Nursing (Adult)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 08/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site - Aberdeen
Awarded by:
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) nursing programme has been designed to meet the needs of the future nurse within today’s health and social care services. This course provides the opportunity to provide person-centred care in practice to people who may at any stage of life have a range of health challenges.

We prepare students to have a key role in partnership-working, caring and supporting individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent ill-health, and enable people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. We prepare nurses to work as part of multi-agency teams, in a range of healthcare settings, and our links with hospitals, community, and service-users ensure our course is evidence-based and meets the needs of providers and users of health and social care services.

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:
B743
Institution code:
R36
Campus name:
Main Site - Aberdeen
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BCC

To include English/a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths and a Science subject are also required at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A-Level.

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

English is required at A-Level plus GCSE Maths and a Science subject is required at grade 5 or above.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits

In a relevant subject plus English/written subject is required at A Level/Scottish Higher plus GCSE/National 5 Maths 5/C.

Scottish Higher - BBBC

To include English/a written subject requiring the use of English. English, Maths or Applications of Maths and a science subject are also required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points

To include Higher Level English/a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths and a Science subject are also required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held a Higher.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3

To include English/a written subject requiring the use of English at grade 5. Maths and a Science subject are also required at O3 if not held at Higher.

Scottish HNC - Pass

HNC in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences plus Higher English/written subject at grade C.

Scottish HND - Pass

HND in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Accepted in combination with A Level English/written subject at grade C. Maths and a Science subject are also required at GCSE grade 5.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BBC - BCCC

Minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7Academic IELTS minimum score of 7.0 overall to include a score of 7.0 in each element of speaking, listening and reading. Writing must be achieved at a minimum of 6.5.
Appropriate equivalents will be considered.

Further Information on English language requirements https://www.rgu.ac.uk/english

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.

Learn more on the Robert Gordon University website

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.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£16500Year 1
International£16500Year 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

The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: The cost of books that you may wish to purchase, costs associated with your placement / study abroad, accommodation and living costs, printing. Additional Cost for International Fee Paying Students. Approximately £65 for uniforms (including polo shirt for clinical skills). Approximately £300 to £500 for occupational health checks Actual cost will depend on the immunisations required.

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