BSc Nursing Studies

Each academic year starts in September and is divided into three trimesters. This full-time programme consists of six compulsory modules in total, such that three modules are offered per trimester. You can complete the course of study either in nine months or one year, depending on your admission time during the academic year.

A September start involves studying over two consecutive trimesters, which allows you to complete the programme in nine months. A January start translates to two trimesters of study separated by a three-month break in the middle, which extends the programme duration to one year. During the course of your study, you will be required to have a student visa and to stay in Edinburgh.

All applicants must be qualified nurses, be registered with the appropriate in-country regulatory body, and have current nursing experience. You must also take an approved English language test. For more information, please check the entry requirements below.

Upon joining the programme, students will be allocated advanced standing based on existing qualifications or education. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. However, please note that competition for places varies from year to year, and you are not automatically guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum entry requirements.

An online, self-directed module is offered before commencing the programme. This module is designed to help you develop essential academic sk