Adult Nursing
University of the West of ScotlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc Adult Nursing at University of the West of Scotland. Based in Ayr, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW The BSc Adult Nursing (with or without Honours) prepares graduates to begin the study of nursing as a discipline and, following completion to the threshold standard of ordinary degree, to meet the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). An NMC accredited Honours pathway provides a competitive, optional additional year to progress to an Honours degree qualification. This has been aligned with the four pillars of nursing: clinical practice, research, education and leadership. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 69 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.5 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £34,500 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £28,500 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £39,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of the West of Scotland
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