Why take this course?
If you’re a thoughtful and considerate individual who is interested in becoming a nurse with a focus on adult, mental health or children and young people, this course is suited to you. You’ll learn how best to support those who need help with daily activities and you should enjoy diverse group interaction and be mature enough to work on your own initiative.
Enthusiastic school leavers or those who would like a career change or have experience of caring for others should apply.
Please note: This course is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in paramedic practice or midwifery, but you require additional Highers or will need to undertake the HNC Healthcare Practice. For midwifery, you must also have Higher English to be considered – please check with admissions at your desired university.
What you will experience
- Dementia care
- Psychology
- Anatomy
- Sociology
- Higher Care qualification
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Mental Health
- Practical Employability/Clinical Skills – Healthcare
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
How do I pay for this course?
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
How to apply to NESCol
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on Saturday, 15 March 2025, from 10am to 2pm. Register your interest to receive email updates about the event.
Do you need extra support?
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
- learning difficulties or disabilities
- physical or sensory disabilities
- mental health and wellbeing concerns
- are care experienced or young carers
How do I cover the cost of living?
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
Entry requirements
- Four National 5 passes at grade B or above, preferably including English (or equivalent)
Or
- Completion of a relevant SCQF Level 5 course
- A genuine interest in working with people and good communication skills are essential.
What you will get
SQA National Units (SCQF Level 6), College Units and Higher Care qualification.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we will ask you to provide evidence of your English language skills as part of the application process. For this particular course, the English language requirements are:
- A C1 score is required for the College English Language test in all four disciplines (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
- A minimum of 173 is required in the Cambridge English: First exam.
- A score of 6.0 is required for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in all four disciplines (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
How do I pay for this course?
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
How to apply to NESCol
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on Saturday, 15 March 2025, from 10am to 2pm. Register your interest to receive email updates about the event.
Do you need extra support?
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
- learning difficulties or disabilities
- physical or sensory disabilities
- mental health and wellbeing concerns
- are care experienced or young carers
How do I cover the cost of living?
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
Entry requirements
- Four National 5 passes at grade B or above, preferably including English (or equivalent)
Or
- Completion of a relevant SCQF Level 5 course
- A genuine interest in working with people and good communication skills are essential.
What you will get
SQA National Units (SCQF Level 6), College Units and Higher Care qualification.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we will ask you to provide evidence of your English language skills as part of the application process. For this particular course, the English language requirements are:
- A C1 score is required for the College English Language test in all four disciplines (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
- A minimum of 173 is required in the Cambridge English: First exam.
- A score of 6.0 is required for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in all four disciplines (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
How do I pay for this course?
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
How to apply to NESCol
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course, you may apply to progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:
University
Progression to Robert Gordon University on successful completion of the course and UCAS application.
Employment
Employment in a health-related field.
Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Aberdeen City Campus
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Starts Aug 2025
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Duration 1 year
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Course Code C00062
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Full-time Application Form
Full-time Application Process
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to complete an enrolment form. In completing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.