Adult Nursing BSc
University of Dundee
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our aim is to help you develop into a compassionate and knowledgeable registered adult nurse, ready to take on the exciting challenge of working in any modern healthcare environment. For the BSc version of this course you are not required to complete an honours project or dissertation.
Nurses work as part of a team alongside doctors, therapists, pharmacists and healthcare assistants. You will work with patients and their families supporting them through challenging situations.
You will spend 50% of your time learning on campus and the other 50% on placements in hospitals and community settings. Your placements help you develop the hands-on skills needed to work in healthcare.
You will attend workshops and interactive sessions at the Clinical Skills Centre, in Ninewells Medical School. You will build your confidence by participating in acted patient scenarios which take place in our state of the art simulated hospital ward.
Completing this course gives you both an academic and professional qualification that leads to you becoming a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 17 graduates of Adult Nursing BSc at University of Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Adult Nursing BSc at University of Dundee
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Adult Nursing BSc 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 | £25000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £26000 | £19500 - £28500 | £20000 - £32000 |
All Adult Nursing courses of University of Dundee
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 Adult Nursing, BSc you will study the following course modules.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
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.
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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 Adult Nursing BSc at University of Dundee
| 91% | Nursing Professionals |
| 1% | Administrative occupations |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
All Adult Nursing courses of University of Dundee
Qualification requirements
Plus three GCSEs at C / 4 across 5 different subjects. This should include English and mathematics at either level or an accepted equivalent
Plus two Standard Grades at grade 3 (or Intermediate 2/National 5 at grade C) across five different subjects. This should include English and mathematics at either level or an accepted equivalent
at grades 4, 4 at Higher Level, plus English and mathematics at Standard Level at grade 4 or equivalent. A combination of IB Certificate plus other qualifications, such as A-Levels, Advanced Placement Tests or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), will also be considered.
Or BTEC Level 3 Diploma (MM) including Maths at GCSE grade C / 4 or an accepted equivalent.
Plus O4,O4,O4 at Ordinary Level across six different subjects. This should include Ordinary Level English and mathematics at grade O4.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Adult Nursing, BSc.
Costs
Tuition Fees Adult Nursing BSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £19500 | year 1 |
| International | £19500 | year 1 |
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 University of Dundee in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Dundee in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #8
- #67
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #3
- #101
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- Nursing
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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What students say about studying Adult Nursing in the UK?
About University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is a publicly funded institution in the small and diverse city of Dundee, Scotland. Particularly well known for their research work in the fields of Health and Climate Change, student researchers here feel that they can make a difference at home and abroad. Students discover a friendly, safe, and welcoming city in Dundee, where inhabitants are able to get to most of their commitments either by bike or even on foot.
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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%
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%