Nursing - Dual Registration in Adult and Children and Young People (Hons) Robert Gordon University

Overview

The Nursing - Dual Registration in Adult and Children and Young People (Hons) at Robert Gordon University is a comprehensive four-year degree designed to meet the growing demand for versatile healthcare professionals. Students develop a sophisticated skillset that allows them to provide person-centred care across two distinct fields of practice. By integrating theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical experience, the programme ensures graduates are fully prepared for the complexities of modern nursing.

This dual-field approach is particularly valuable for those looking to work in remote or rural environments where a broad range of clinical competencies is essential. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in a balanced curriculum that splits time equally between university-based learning and practical placements.

Why Nursing - Dual Registration in Adult and Children and Young People (Hons) at Robert Gordon University?

Robert Gordon University is recognised as a leading institution for healthcare education, currently ranked as the top university in Scotland for Nursing and Midwifery by The Mail University Guide 2025. The university also boasts the best career prospects in the UK for nursing graduates according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. These accolades reflect the high standard of teaching and the strong emphasis on employability that defines the student experience.

Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated Clinical Skills Centre and a simulated ward area that replicates real hospital environments. This safe, controlled setting allows for the practice of essential clinical skills using volunteer patients and advanced technology. Furthermore, the school maintains robust partnerships with healthcare providers across Grampian, Highland, Orkney, and Shetland, ensuring students gain exposure to a wide variety of urban and rural clinical contexts.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build foundational knowledge before moving into specialised practice. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Nursing, Sciences and Health
• Values-based Professional, Compassionate and Family-centred Care
• Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
• Practice Learning

Year 2

• Applied Theory to Practice
• Mental, Physical, Cognitive and Behavioural Health Challenges

Year 3 and 4

• Adult Nursing
• Management, Leadership and Research Skills
• Children and Young People Nursing

Careers with Nursing - Dual Registration in Adult and Children and Young People (Hons)

Graduates of this programme possess a unique qualification that makes them highly sought after by employers in the National Health Service and private sectors. Holding dual registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council allows for flexible career paths in both adult and paediatric nursing. This versatility is especially prized in emergency care, unplanned care, and general practice settings where a wide skill mix is required.

Potential career destinations include specialist units such as intensive care, high dependency units, and operating theatres. Graduates are also well-equipped for roles in community health centres, occupational health, and voluntary agencies. The international recognition of the degree also provides opportunities to work in healthcare systems abroad, providing a global dimension to the professional journey of a registered nurse.