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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B742

Nursing (Adult)

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc Nursing (Adult) at Robert Gordon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc nursing has been designed to prepare the future nurse for working within today’s health and social care services. This course educates students in the skills, knowledge, and critical ability to provide person-centred care to people who, at any stage of life, may have a range of health challenges. Students will work with families, communities and individuals to support and promote health and wellbeing. International tuition fees are £16,500 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Adult Nursing Practice
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Pathophysiology and Long-Term Conditions
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Public Health and Health Promotion
Clinical Skills and Assessment
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B742
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

A-Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A-Level.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Higher Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held at Higher.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£49,500

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£25,000£30,000£33,000
5 years£24,500£32,500£38,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
48%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
44%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Nursing (Adult) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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