Edinburgh Napier University

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Nursing & Midwifery

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100% of our undergraduate students and 100% of our postgraduate students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22
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#1 Modern University in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2024)

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Our state-of-the-art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre has some of the best training facilities and specialist equipment in the country.

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All of our Nursing & Midwifery students split their time between learning in the classroom and on-the-job in work placements with healthcare providers.

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We are one of the largest providers of Nursing and Midwifery education in Scotland, and the only university to offer all four Nursing specialisms as well as Midwifery. Our state-of-the-art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre has some of the best training facilities and specialist equipment in the country.

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  • Midwifery " class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Epilepsy Studies" class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Master of Public Health" class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Full-time | " class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Online learning
  • Neonatal Care Qualified in Speciality" class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Part-time
  • Nursing Adult " class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Nursing (Child Health) " class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Nursing Learning Disabilities - BN" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Nursing Mental Health" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Nursing Studies Global Online " class="text-underline">Online learning
  • Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality)" class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Healthcare Management" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline" target="_blank">Part-time
  • Midwifery (Long) FT" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Nursing (Pre-Registration) Adult Health" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Nursing (Pre-Registration) Mental Health" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Practice Learning (Social Services)" class="text-underline">Part-time
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    STUDY ABROAD
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    STUDY ABROAD
    • Our students have undertaken placements in Australia and Zambia and various countries in between
    • Long summer holiday to allow for volunteering opportunities in Year 2
    • Mobility placements outwith Lothian and Borders, or with international organisations, in Year 3.



    Placements svg icon PLACEMENTS Overview

    Using your new-found skills in the workplace is a core part of our nursing and midwifery courses. We work closely with local healthcare providers to organise placements which allow you to put theory into practice, and you’ll get to prepare in advance in our simulated clinical environments.


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    • Charge Nurse
    • Sexual Health Nurse
    • Midwife
    • Delivery Suite Co-ordinator
    • Infection Control Nurse
    • Neonatal Staff Nurse
    • Clinical Operations Manager
    • Learning Disability Nurse
    • Ward Manager
    • Matron
    • Addiction Nurse
    • Lecturer
    • Mental Health Nurse
    • Phlebotomist
    • Community Children's Nurse
    • Nurse Researcher
    • Care Home Nurse
    • Clinical Co-ordinator