Nursing

About this programme

As the largest group within the healthcare workforce, nurses have a pivotal role in providing, leading and coordinating care. Nurses work within the multidisciplinary team, across a range of health and social care environments, supporting service-users to make informed decisions about their holistic healthcare requirements. The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) programme is consistently ranked at the top of university league tables: for 2026 Nursing at Glasgow is ranked 1st in the UK for Nursing & Midwifery in the Complete University Guide and 2nd in the UK for Nursing in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. The Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programme is a four-year professional degree. Learning is equally divided between University and practice learning environments. In year 1, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the professional and wider social context of nursing and health. In addition, you will study a range of sciences, including social sciences, anatomy, physiology, microbiology and biochemistry. You will also develop fundamental care skills and undertake clinical placements in hospital and community settings. In year 2, you will study adult nursing and deepen your knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences and ethics. Biomedical science subjects include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and pharmacology. Your core nursing courses will include the study of nursing theory, social policy, and research methods. The focus of your study in year 2 is to provide a biological basis for linking health with ill h