Robert Gordon University

BSc Nursing - Adult

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

At Robert Gordon University, the BSc Adult Nursing course will provide you with the capabilities to support the health and wellbeing of adults in a variety of contexts including hospital and home settings. You will be proficient in delivering compassionate care to adults who are experiencing acute/long-term illnesses and injury.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to support adult health and wellbeing across varied contexts
  • Covers care in both hospital and home settings
  • Develops proficiency in compassionate care for acute and long-term illness
  • Includes caring for adults experiencing injury

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CC — GCE A Level: CC.
  • GCSE: 5/C or above — to include Mathematics, Science
  • Scottish Highers: CCC — minimum (widening access) offer
  • HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences Advanced (SCQF Level 6

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Staff Nurse
  • Community Nurse
  • District Nurse
  • Practice Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £17,080

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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