Robert Gordon University

BSc Nursing Adult

Robert Gordon University

Course overview

The BSc Nursing – Adult at Robert Gordon University has been designed to prepare the future nurses to be employed within today’s health and social care services. This three-year course educates students in the skills, knowledge, and critical ability to provide person-centred care to people who, at any stage of life, may have a range of health challenges.

 

Students will work with families, communities, and individuals to support and promote health and well-being. They work in partnership with individuals who experience long-term health challenges to enable self-management and recovery. Student nurses provide support to individuals at all stages throughout the life cycle, including end-of-life care.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

  • A-level: CC: International students require an A-level in English, a science subject, and maths.

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP: I

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: International students are required to score 24 points.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

  • IELTS (Academic): International students are required to score a 7 on the Academic IELTS, with a 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.

  • TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: International students are required to pass in the following components: reading 18, writing 17, speaking 20, listening 17, with an overall 80.

  • Pearson PTE Academic: International students are required to score in the following components. With reading 59, writing 59, speaking 59, listening 59, overall 61

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Career opportunities

Career for graduates of BSc Nursing – Adult at Robert Gordon University includes roles such as:

  • Registered Nurse

  • Emergency Department Nurse

  • Critical Care Nurse

  • Specialist Practitioner

  • Home Health Nurse

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Nursing – Adult at Robert Gordon University is £16,500 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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