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.
University of Stirling · Stirling
BSc / BSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult
Prepares students to register as adult nurses through university study and clinical practice placements. The ordinary BSc takes 36 months and the honours route 48 months.
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?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- BBC at A-level for most undergraduate courses; some courses have subject requirements
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in speaking (see course page for other sub-skills)
- English alternatives
- Applicants from Sri Lanka must meet English requirements with a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS for UKVI; other evidence is not accepted.
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Stirling.
- 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 stir.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 University of Stirling before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.