BSc Nursing (Adult Branch)
What students say
Based on about 71 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 51%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 7%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 2%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- 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 150 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 18%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 33%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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 Branch) 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 Branch) 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 Branch) at University of Stirling?
74% 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 Branch) at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) 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 Branch) 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 Branch) at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.