Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Connect nursing theory with supervised clinical learning.
- Develop safe assessment, communication and care-planning skills.
- Prepare for accountable practice within health services.
Glasgow Caledonian University · Glasgow
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult)
A four-year honours route into adult nursing, combining clinical skills with the compassion and professional judgement nursing requires. Leads to work as a registered adult nurse.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Registered nurse
- Community health practitioner
- Clinical specialist
- Health-service leader
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A Levels BCC plus GCSE Maths, English and one science
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- GCE A Levels (or IB Diploma) for Year 1 or 2 entry; HND equivalent for Year 3 entry; see each course page for grades
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5 (some courses higher, e.g. Biomedical Science 7.0)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Glasgow Caledonian University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on gcu.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Glasgow Caledonian University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.