Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The BSc (Hons) nursing programme has been designed to meet the needs of the future nurse within today’s health and social care services. This course provides the opportunity to provide person-centred care in practice to people who may at any stage of life have a range of health challenges.
We prepare students to have a key role in partnership-working, caring and supporting individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent ill-health, and enable people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. We prepare nurses to work as part of multi-agency teams, in a range of healthcare settings, and our links with hospitals, community, and service-users ensure our course is evidence-based and meets the needs of providers and users of health and social care services.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 92 graduates of Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Adult Nursing courses of Robert Gordon University
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £27000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £27000 | £21000 - £29500 | £19500 - £32500 |
All Adult Nursing courses of Robert Gordon University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Adult Nursing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25031 | £25438 | £27931 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24016 - £25131 | £19412 - £29648 | £20644 - £33341 |
All Adult Nursing courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 92% | Nursing Professionals |
| 3% | Caring personal services |
| 2% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 2% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
To include English/a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths and a Science subject are also required at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A-Level.
The HND in Care and Administrative Practice is accepted for entry in to year 1.
To include English/a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths and a Science subject are also required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. English, Maths and a Science subject are required at higher level. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Accepted
To include Higher Level English/a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths and a Science subject are also required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held a Higher.
English is required at A-Level plus GCSE Maths and a Science subject is required at grade 5 or above.
To include English/a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths and a Science subject are also required at O3 if not held at Higher.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8240 | year 1 |
| England UK | £8240 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8240 | year 1 |
| Wales | £8240 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8240 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £8240 | year 1 |
| International | £13670 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Robert Gordon University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Adult Nursing in the UK?
About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | |||
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Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons) | Cardiff University | 68% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £22950 | 162 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies (Child) BSc | Glasgow Caledonian University | 64% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £12250 | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing (Children's) with NMC Registration BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | 67% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 109 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Adult Nursing Practice BSc (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 57% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £13000 | 140 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Child Nursing BSc | University of Dundee | 83% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 159 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies BNurs (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £30400 | 199 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) | University of Suffolk | 56% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £17768 | 129 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 78% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 135 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 64% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £12250 | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Professional Nursing (Adult) (September) BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £20100 | 141 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%