Nursing (Adult Field, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability)

The BSc (Hons) Nursing program at Glasgow Caledonian University offers a comprehensive and dynamic pathway for students aspiring to become registered nurses in various fields including adult nursing, child nursing, mental health nursing, and learning disability nursing. Designed with a strong emphasis on professional practice, academic excellence, and compassionate care, this programme prepares graduates to meet the complex healthcare needs of diverse populations. Throughout the course, students engage in rigorous theoretical learning complemented by extensive clinical placements in a variety of healthcare settings, enabling them to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and evidence-based decision making. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including human anatomy and physiology, health promotion, ethics, legal aspects of nursing, and patient-centered care approaches, fostering a holistic understanding of health and wellbeing. The programme also emphasizes the importance of cultural competence and resilience, preparing students to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and to adapt to rapidly changing healthcare environments. With dedicated support from experienced academic staff and clinical mentors, students are encouraged to undertake independent research, reflective practice, and leadership development from early in their studies. Glasgow Caledonian University’s state-of-the-art simulation labs and partnerships with local hospitals and community healthcare organizations provide invaluable practical experience. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), allowing them to pursue employment opportunities across NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, and international settings. This programme aims not only to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills but also to cultivate compassionate, ethical, and innovative nursing professionals capable of making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 11000 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

To meet the professional requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council the programme runs over a 45 week academic year for each of the 3 years.

Adult:

• Year 1: Introduction to Adult Nursing, Adult Clinical Practice 1, Interprofessional Education modules including Foundations for Practice, Psychology, Sociology, Physiology.
• Year 2: Caring for Adults with Long Term Conditions, Unscheduled Care, Adult Clinical Practice 2, Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, Interprofessionals Evidence-based Practice.
• Year 3: Management and Leadership, Nursing Adults with Complex Needs, Adult Clinical Practice 2, Interprofessional Investigation Professional Practice.

Child:

• Year 1: Introduction to Children's & Young People's Nursing; Inter-professional Education Modules including Foundations for Practice. Psychology, Sociology & Physiology. All fields, Exploring Patient Centred care.
• Year 2: Diversity in Health Care Provision for Children, Young People and their Families and Scheduled; Unscheduled Care for Children, Young People and their Families. All fields, Perspectives of Health and Wellbeing; Developing safe and Effective Practice. Inter-professional Education, Research in Health & Social Care Practice.
• Year 3: Management of the Highly Dependent Child/Young Person and their Families; Transition to Registered Nurse (Child). All fields, Leading and Managing Effective patient Centred Care. Inter-Professional Educations, Investigating Effective Practice.

Mental Health:

• Year 1: Introduction to Mental Health Nursing, Interprofessional Education modules including Foundations for Practice, Psychology, Sociology, Psychology, Sociology, Physiology, Exploring Patient Centred Care.
• Year 2: Contemporary Approaches to Mental Health Care, Recovery and Values Based Practice, Research in Health and Social Care Practice, Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, Developing Safe and Effective Practice.
• Year 3: Leading and Managing Effective Patient Care, Investigating Effective Practice, Psychological Therapies in Mental Health, Complexities of Mental Health Care.

Learning Disability:

• Year 1: Developing Evidence-Based Learning Nursing Practice, Learning Disability Clinical Practice 1, Interprofessional Education modules including Foundations for Practice, Psychology, Sociology, Physiology.
• Year 2: Therapeutic Interventions for People with Leaning Disability and Complex Needs, Enhancing Effective Partnerships with Families and Professionals, Learning Disability Clinical Practice 2, Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, Interprofessional Evidence-based Practice.
• Year 3: Management and Leadership, Person-centred Community Practice in Learning Disability Nursing, Forensic Learning Disability Nursing, Learning Disability Clinical Practice 2, Interprofessional Investigating Professional Practice.

Requirements

All applicants must satisfactorily pass a health screen and a criminal record check. A current employer or academic reference must be supplied. There should be evidence of assessed study within the last 3 years.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Funding

GCU has a variety of scholarships available for new and continuting students.

Accreditation

On successful completion of the programme, graduates are eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.