The University of Edinburgh - Postgraduate Discovery Day
18 Mar 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
This programme is a two-year route for those who wish to become Adult nurses and already have an undergraduate degree.
It provides the theoretical and practice learning needed to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practise as a registered Adult nurse.
The key aims of this programme are to produce graduate nurses who can:
Use the knowledge gained from this programme to inform safe, effective nursing care.
Evaluate the complex interactions between human characteristics and social structures and their impact on population and individual health outcomes and opportunities.
Evaluate the dynamic and complex nature of health services and demonstrate a commitment to meeting the changing needs of the communities they serve.
Demonstrate the ability to design, complete and evaluate research for the provision of safe and effective health care.
Demonstrate leadership skills and attributes, informed by strong critical reflection skills, through working in interdisciplinary teams to achieve safe and effective patient care.
See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Tuition fees vary between degree programmes. Find the specific fees for your chosen programme on our website.
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL