12Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Are you compassionate and resilient? Can you provide the quality of care and empathy that will make a real difference to people's healthcare experiences? Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, supporting recovery and focusing on patient care to underpin physical healing. Join an innovative programme that combines the best of teaching, technology, simulation, and practical experience to prepare you for this challenging and highly rewarding field. Gain vital knowledge and experience of nursing care in a wide range of contexts, including placement opportunities in hospital and community settings across the NHS Highland and NHS Western Isles areas, while developing critical reading, appreciation and analysis, numeracy, literacy, and communication skills. Bring your fresh perspective, lived experience, commitment, and enthusiasm to this valuable role and be part of an exceptional workforce that changes lives every single day.
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not currently available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BC
Scottish Higher - BBC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Scottish HNC - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
SCQF Level 6 Health and Social Care PASS with BBC in profile OR Access to Nursing with a pass and BBC in the profile OR SVQ Level 3 pass in a care-related subject (or equivalent) plus 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above. Please see our FAQ document for further information on applying for this course at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/nursing/ug/ All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, including evidence of literacy and numeracy, for entry to pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes (NMC Circular 03/2008, revised 2010 Standards). All applicants will need to demonstrate this with acceptable qualification awards in both English and Maths. UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis. Evidence of your digital and technological literacy will be determined by successful completion of your online application.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course
Health checks
All successful applicants must be passed fit by Occupational Health. This will require a questionnaire and also a personal visit to the Occupational Health Department in addition to and on a separate occasion to the interview day.
Interview
Selected applicants will be invited to a compulsory interview day which is designed specifically for entrants to nursing. Full guidelines will be provided in advance of the interview day including required preparation for the event. It will be helpful for you at that stage to be familiar with the Nursing and Midwifery Code.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS at 7.0, with writing element at 6.5 or above and all other elements at 7.0 or above |
| Institution's Own Test | OET–score of 350 or above in Speaking, Listening and Reading and score 300 or above in Writing. |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course
Further information on English Requirements can be found at
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £14310* | Year 1 |
| International | £14310* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI Executive Office
Ness Walk
Inverness
IV3 5SQ