BSc Adult Nursing Kirkcaldy
Course overview
This BSc Adult Nursing (Kirkcaldy) at the University of Dundee gets students readily prepared for successful jobs as registered adult nurses. The core aim is to help them become kind and knowledgeable professionals who are ready to care for people with various diverse health issues. Half of the course time is spent on campus, where they learn the theory required for critical thinking and problem-solving.
The remaining half of their time is spent on clinical placements (practical work), often within NHS Fife hospitals and community services, where they gain hands-on nursing skills. Students learn through a blend of classroom lessons, lectures, and practical sessions in a simulated hospital environment. Completing this course gives them both a university degree and the professional qualification needed to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Entry requirements
Applicants are to submit a personal statement in which they clearly state their reasons for applying for this course and other information in relation to their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. All applicants must attend an interview and will be subject to satisfactory health checks and a criminal records declaration before the start of the course.
Grade Requirements:
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For the standard BSc course, applicants must have achieved at least CC at A-Level, plus a pass in both English and Mathematics at GCSE grade 4/C or other approved equivalents.
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Optionally, other qualifications like the Scottish Highers requirement of BCC (plus National 5 English or another literary subject and Mathematics at grade C) will also be considered.
English Language Requirements:
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Applicants whose first language is not English must have an overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with a minimum score of 6.5 in the Writing section and 7.0 in the Listening, Reading, and Speaking sections, or submit equivalent scores from other accepted tests.
Scholarships
Alumni and Family Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Alumni Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry
Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine
Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000GEMS Scholarship
Value - £6,000 per year of study
Up to £6,000Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate
Value: £7,500 per year of study.
Up to £7,500Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Adult Nursing (Kirkcaldy) from the University of Dundee can pursue exciting careers, including:
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Registered Adult Nurse (in a hospital setting)
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Community Nurse
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Nurse Educator
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Nursing Manager
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students joining the BSc Adult Nursing (Kirkcaldy) in the University of Dundee is £23,150. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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