Nursing Queen Margaret University

Overview

Nursing from Queen Margaret University course is the only nursing course in Scotland to offer students a summer break each year and allows you to experience university in the same way that students on other course do. You could use the time to have a break from your studies, engage in extracurricular activities or exchange opportunities, or get a summer job.

Key facts

• Specialist facilities to enhance your learning: Your theoretical learning will be complemented with practice in our Clinical Simulation Suite and in a variety of health and social care settings.
• Supportive learning environment: Small classes mean you will benefit from individual support from our highly experienced course team.
• Creative learning and teaching methods: In our approach to learning and teaching, we use a range of creative ways to promote self, your self-development and skills for interacting with others.
• Professional recognition and registration: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Successful completion leads to eligibility to register (Registered Nurse {Adult}) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council) NMC.
• UK rankings: There is 100% overall satisfaction with our undergraduate Master of Nursing course. (NSS 2025). In The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, QMU ranked 15th (out of 80) for Nursing. In the Guardian Good University Guide 2026, 3rd (out of 8) for General Nursing. In the Guardian Good University Guide 2026, 3rd (out of 8) for General Nursing. In the NSS 2025, QMU ranks 2nd in the UK for Student Voice and for Organisation and Management, and third in the UK for Teaching On My Course*