BSc Nursing (Adult Branch)
What students say
Based on about 84 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 34%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) at University of Stirling?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Does BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Adult Branch) at University of Stirling?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.