Queen's University Belfast
UCAS Code: B73A | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level 29 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
H3H3H3H4H4 where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered For all applicants, if not offered at Higher Level, Ordinary Level Mathematics, English and a science subject are necessary, minimum Grade O4
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDM. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDM.
Scottish Advanced Higher
BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C-B,B,B,B,C
BBBCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two
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About this course
NB: This course commences in February 2027.
This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland. Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.
**NB: Are you a graduate domiciled in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?** Have you considered applying for the MSc Professional Nursing programme? The programme is only open to graduate applicants and takes two years to complete instead of the more familiar three year undergraduate route. This programme is fully funded by the Department of Health for Home students, including full fees and a bursary. It is the only pre-registration Nursing Masters programme offered on the island of Ireland.
Upon successful completion of the MSc Professional Nursing degree you will graduate with a Masters degree and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). QUB offers this innovative pre-registration Nursing programme in the fields of Adult Nursing, Children and Young People's Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Further information on these courses is available at www.qub.ac.uk/courses and search for Nursing and tick the Postgraduate Taught box under Level of Study.
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Extra funding
GB students (England, Scotland, Wales) are not entitled to a commissioned place with associated funding (tuition fees, and maintenance allowance from the NI Department of Health) and a decision as to whether or not we can admit GB students with funding from the Student Loans Company has not yet been decided. Clarification on this position is currently being sought and further information will be available in due course.
The Uni
Queen's University Belfast
School of Nursing and Midwifery
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