SATISFACTION
100%
NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2017
The modules listed here are correct at
time of print (Feb 2018) but may differ
slightly to those offered in 2019 following
a revalidation in 2018. Please check the
website for any updates.
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher
BBBB
A Level
BCC
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2 H2 H3 H3
We welcome applications from mature
students with other relevant experience
and qualifications.
Direct Entry
Year Two:
• HNC Care and Admin Practice with
A in the graded unit (see www.qmu.
ac.uk/college-qualifications for
details
• Level 1 Diploma in Higher
Education — Nursing Route*
Year Three
• Level 3 Diploma in Higher
Education — Nursing Route*
International Baccalaureate
30 points For details of related HNC and HND
courses, see www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications
International
IELTS of 7.0 with no element lower than
7.0 *This would be dependent on previous
placement hours.
Required subjects
All combinations of qualifications must
include Biology or Human Biology at
Higher or A Level (Chemistry, Physics
may also be considered) and either
English, or a suitably discursive subject
such as Philosophy, History, Modern
Studies or Religious and Moral
Education. You should also have Maths
and English at Intermediate 2 (B) or
National 5 (B) if not studied at Higher
level.
Mature/Access
Related Access course — see our
website for details at www.qmu.ac.uk/
college-qualifications
COURSE
Applicants
with QUALITY
Access qualifications
SATISFACTION
must
also demonstrate a strong
academic profile.
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NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY
Other requirements
You may be requested to be immunised
against Hepatitis B. A satisfactory
criminal records check is also required.
The NMC requires you to complete a
declaration of good health and good
character each year. Applicants are
required to take part in an interview that
will include an assessment of numeracy
and literacy.
Delivery
On campus
Awarding body
QMU. Please see the ‘External review’
section on pages 8-11.
Exchange opportunities
N/A
Placements
Clinical placements provide the
opportunity to integrate practice with
theory, by working directly with patients
and qualified staff. Placements will take
place in a variety of settings eg
community, hospital or care home. These
may be in the Lothians, Borders and Fife.
There are placement opportunities in
each year of the course. QMU manages
the sourcing and allocation of
placements for each student on this
course.
Teaching staff, class sizes and
timetables
Please see ‘How we teach and how
you’ll learn’ section on pages 8-11
Course fees
Please see pages 170-171
Professional registration/ accreditation
Successful completion leads to eligibility
to register (Registered Nurse {Adult}) with
the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
Careers
Graduates make a significant
contribution to creative practice in
nursing and have excellent career
prospects. Our graduates have chosen
varied career paths in the UK and
overseas. Recent graduates work in
community, acute medical and surgical
areas, oncology, haematology, critical
care, care of older people, rehabilitation,
education and research.
Other information
UCAS code
B740
Duration
4 years full-time
Start date
September 2019
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