Nursing Studies Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

This is a one-year full-time programme. You are required to have a student visa and stay in Edinburgh during the course of study.

Key facts

• All applicants must be qualified nurses (Diploma at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent).
• All applicants must also be a registered nurse, registered with the appropriate in-country regulatory body, and have current experience.
• If your first language isn't English, you'll need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
• On entering the programme, students will be allocated advanced standing based on existing qualifications/education. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
• An online, self-directed, module is offered before commencing the programme. This module is designed to help students engage with and develop essential academic skills. This module is free of charge and available on the VLE community space. Applicants may contact the programme leader for further information. This will introduce you to our teaching approaches and an opportunity for self-assessment.
• On completion of the programme, students will have the option to complete Parts 1 & 2 of the NMC test of competence, including OSCE examination. The NMC test of competence is not part of this programme and will be students’ individual responsibility, however, the programme will help to prepare students for this process, with the aim of registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.