Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science**
National 5 Grade C in Maths
National 5 Grade C in English and Biology required for candidates who do not have these subjects at Higher.
Minimum offer entry requirement
BCC including English and Biology or Human Biology.
National 5 Grade C in Maths.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A Level
BC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science**
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Biology or Double Award Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level.
BTEC (QCF) National Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades MMP (Merit, Merit, Pass) in a related subject.
GCSE English, Maths and Biology (preferred), Chemistry or Physics at Grade C/4.
Related subjects: Health and Social Care/Applied Sciences/Sports Science/Health Science
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE English, Maths and Biology (preferred), Chemistry or Physics at Grade C/4.
Related subjects: Health and Social Care/Applied Sciences/Sports Science/Health Science
Irish Leaving Certificate
Pre-2017 Grading System
B3, B3, B3 at Higher Level preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science**
B2 in two Ordinary Level subjects including Maths.
New Grading System
H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science**
O3 in two Ordinary Level subjects including Maths.
HNC
Pass in a related subject* with Grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry.
*Care and Administrative Practice
*Social Care, Social Services, Childhood practice (National 5 grade C in Maths and Science (Biology - preferred, Chemistry or Physics).
*Applied Science (National 5 grade C in English)
FETAC Level 5 Pre-Nursing Studies
Minimum of 6 Distinctions must be achieved overall. Distinctions must also be achieved in the Communication Unit and the Anatomy and Physiology Unit.
B2/O3 in Ordinary Level Maths in Irish Leaving Certificate.
Access Courses
Please note the following points about local access to nursing courses offered by Further Education Colleges for those interested in Nursing and Midwifery courses at Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University has Partnership Agreements with 4 local Further Education Colleges – Borders, Edinburgh, Fife and West Lothian Colleges for entry to Adult, Learning Disability, and Mental Health Nursing.
Well over 100 students study each year, on appropriate preparation to nursing and midwifery courses, at our Partner Colleges and those Further Education students have priority in the selection process.
All students attending our Access to Nursing course within our partnership colleges are required to pass the internally assessed graded units with BBC grades. Any students studying an Access to Nursing course at any other Scottish Further education College would be required to have a National 5 in Biology at grade C or above, in addition to passing the internally assessed to be considered for interview at Edinburgh Napier University for adult, learning disability or mental health nursing.
Child Health Nursing and Midwifery Courses
Students on Access to Nursing courses are not considered for either Child Health Nursing or Midwifery.
Students from the Rest of the UK
Applicants who are studying the QAA Access to Higher Education Diploma in a related subject will also be considered for entry to our Nursing courses.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits overall with a minimum of 24 credits at Pass and 21 credits at Merit.
Interview requirements
There will be a selection interview and all candidates must meet NMC requirements of good health and good character. Competition for places varies from year-to-year and achievement of the typical minimum entry requirements does not always guarantee shortlisting for interview or a place on the course.
Admission to the Programme is dependent upon a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Check. This will be sent to you prior to interview and will be conducted on the interview day. The cost of the PVG check will be paid by the University.
Deferred Applications
Please note that we cannot accept applications for deferred entry for this course.
Previous Nursing Students
Please note that students who have already studied a Nursing degree are unlikely to receive funding for a second Nursing degree.
Mature students
Adequate and appropriate previous (and recent) study is essential. Please contact us at nursingandmidwifery@napier.ac.uk if you are unsure whether or not you would be eligible to apply. Relevant work experience will be considered alongside recent study.It may necessary for those with limited qualifications to undertake an Access course or other appropriate courses/studies in a Further Education setting.
Subjects required
*Literary Subjects include: English/English Literature; History; Modern Studies; Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies/Christian Theology; Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Law.
**Science Subjects include: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE
English Language Requirements
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in each component, excluding Writing which requires 6.5). For guidance on the acceptability of other English Language tests please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk.
This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.