International Foundation Year (Nursing)

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Nursing.

• Location
  Edinburgh
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Edinburgh Napier University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 92nd
  Satisfaction: 81.5%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £15,995
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Edinburgh Napier University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to the first year of a three year Bachelor of Nursing degree on successful completion of this course.
  • A highly practical course. Students benefit from access to a Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre and 50% of the course is delivered through real-world placements.
  • Live and Study in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Edinburgh is a safe, vibrant student city with four universities and the world's largest performance arts festival (The Edinburgh Fringe).
  • Student accommodation in Edinburgh, within easy reach of the International College and university facilities.
  • Three city campuses, including a 24 hour computer lab, elite sports facilities and the Bright Red Triangle, a business incubator supporting student start up enterprises.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year (Nursing) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Edinburgh Napier University for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Nursing. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of alternative English test accepted.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Edinburgh Napier University.

• BSc Nursing (Adult)

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.