BSc Nursing
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBB Minimum - BBBC A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate: 30 points International: IELTS of 7.0 (with no component below 7.0 for reading, speaking and listening, and 6.5 for writing) Required subjects: Normally, entrants should have one discursive subject at Higher or equivalent such as English, Philosophy, History or Modern Studies, plus a Higher or equivalent in a science subject is preferred but required at Nat 5/GCSE level at grade C/4 or above. Entrants also require English and Mathemathics at Nat 5/GSCE level at grade B/6 or above. We also accept National 5 Application of Mathematics or Lifeskills at the same grade. Mature/Access: Applicants with Access qualifications must demonstrate a strong academic profile. We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant experience and qualifications. More information on related Access courses . Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Direct Entry: Year Two: a minimum of 120 credits at level 7 and a minimum of 460 accredited practice learning hours. students may have successfully completed Year One of a nursing degree, have achieved Level 1 Diploma in Higher Education - Nursing route+, or have completed HNC Healthcare Practice (with A in graded unit) through West Lothian College or Borders College. (If you previously studied HNC Care and Administrative Practice, you should have completed the “clinical” route with 120 SCQF credit points). For further details of related HNC and HND courses, visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page . Other requirements You will be offered immunisation against Hepatitis B. A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Adult). Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The programme includes a final-year dissertation project and a module preparing graduates for Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as an Adult Nurse.
Modules
- Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice 1
- Exploring the Theories and Art of Nursing
- Nursing Research 1
- Introduction to Active Learning Communities 1
- Analysing the Theories and Art of Nursing
- Nursing Research 2 - Understanding and Critiquing Evidence and Knowledge to Develop Nursing Practice
- Active Learning Communities 2
- Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice 2
- Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice 3
- Applying the Theories and Art of Nursing
- Nursing Research 3 - Understanding and Critiquing Evidence and Knowledge to Develop Nursing Practice
- Active Learning Communities 3
- BSc (Hons) Level Dissertation Project
- Clinical Assessment Skills for Nursing Practice
- Preparation for Professional Registration in Nursing BSc (Hons)
- Practice Development for Quality Enhancement in Health and Social Care