Overview

The Nursing programme of the University of Glasgow is consistently ranked at the top of the University league tables: for 2022 Nursing at UofG is ranked 2nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide, 2nd in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and 3rd in the UK for Nursing & Midwifery in the Guardian University Guide.

Key facts

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) programme, with its strong scientific basis, prepares our graduates for all areas of care. On qualifying, our graduates have been employed throughout the UK and the rest of the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

In Year 1, you will study a range of subjects including nursing, health and biomedical, life and social sciences. The focus of your study in first year is the healthy individual and caring for people in communities.

In Year 2, you will study adult nursing and deepen your knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences and ethics. Biomedical science subjects include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and pharmacology. Your core nursing courses will include the study of nursing theory, social policy and research methods.

In Year 3, the Junior Honours year, you will advance your study of adult nursing, research for evidence informed nursing practice, pharmacotherapy and human disease and pathology.
In Year 4, the Senior Honours year, you will advance your study of health and social care policy, leadership, professionalism in nursing and global health challenges.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing View 364 other Bachelors in Nursing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
AABBB
Additional requirements: two Highers from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics. National 5 Mathematics, Chemistry, English at Grade B. Interview.
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
ABB – BBB
Additional requirements: two A-levels from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. GCSE English, Chemistry and Mathematics at Grade B or 5. Interview.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Additional requirements: two H2 subjects from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics. Minimum ordinary Chemistry, Mathematics and English at grade B2/O2 if not at Higher. Interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

≈ 33210 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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