BSc Nursing (Adult)
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 6%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 82%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 2%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 2%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Does BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Adult) at University of Stirling?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.