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Bachelor of Nursing Studies

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Edinburgh campus

About the program

A two-year MQF level 5 nursing higher diploma.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Nursing Studies Higher Diploma. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Healthcare Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Two-year
  • 120 ECTS higher diploma listed on the Apply Now form. A programme page with its modules and fees was not found
  • The nursing degree page names it as a route into the final-year top-up.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • SQA Highers ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6
  • A levels ABB
  • IB 34 points with 655 at HL
  • Plus English language evidence
  • Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
  2. Personal statement
  3. Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year£40,900 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£51,727 GBP

Program details

CampusMultiple campuses
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health in Social Science
DepartmentHealth Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.