Nursing (Hons) Queen Margaret University

Overview

Key facts

As a nurse, you will be at the forefront of healthcare meeting a broad range of people who truly need your expertise and empathy. Nurses are involved in promoting health and preventing illness in addition to caring for sick and dying people. 

This can take place in a variety of environments which include health centres, homes and homely settings and hospitals. A career in nursing can take you into leadership and management, education, research both at home and overseas. Wherever you choose to specialise in future, as a nurse you will be an advocate for the people in your care. You will make a difference.The BSc Nursing (Hons) course is offered at the Queen Margaret University.

Why QMU?

• Your theoretical learning will be complemented by practical experience gained in a variety of clinical settings, and practice in our purpose-built Clinical Simulation Suite on campus.

• Small classes mean you’ll benefit more personal support from our highly experienced programme team.

• We are ranked 3rd in Scotland and 4th in the UK for Nursing in the Guardian University League Table 2019.

Careers

This programme will give you the confidence and expertise you need to succeed in the field of nursing that you choose. Your professional prospects will be excellent. Our graduates are now working in acute medical and surgical areas, oncology, haematology, critical care, research, care of older people and rehabilitation, both in the UK and overseas. 

Many have moved outside the traditional idea of a uniformed nurse in a hospital to forge careers in the community, the forces and post-graduate studies.