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International Foundation in Nursing

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Prepare to enter Year 1 of a 3 or 4-year undergraduate nursing degree at the University of Stirling.

Develop the academic and English language skills (including medical English) you need for a career in nursing. Then, join a clinically-excellent training programme in partnership with NHS Forth Valley.

Choose from 2 study options:

  • 4-year plan: pathway + 3-year degree
  • 5-year plan: 1-year pathway + 4-year degree (with honours).

Places are competitive, so you’ll need to pass the following before starting your degree:

  • all compulsory pathway modules
  • a faculty interview
  • an occupational health check
  • an overseas criminal record check.

Key Information

  • Secure your place at the University of Stirling: 5th in Scotland for Nursing (The Complete University Guide 2027).
  • Earn a recognised qualification, enabling you to apply for admission to other Scottish and UK universities.
  • Improve your English language and academic skills to the level required for the nursing degree.
  • Meet and interact with students on the nursing degree to enhance your learning experience.
  • Broaden your knowledge by attending lectures at the University of Stirling during your pathway programme.
  • Learn in an engaging environment via a range of different methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, group discussions and practical activities.
  • Benefit from expert support services and staff dedicated to helping international students succeed at the University of Stirling.

Course Details

International Foundation in Nursing

University of Stirling International Study Centre

  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Hong Kong, China
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Age Requirement

17

All students aiming to progress to Nursing must have turned 18 before 01 September of the year they progress to university 

Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

28th September 2026 - 25th June 2027

  • Term 1: 28th September 2026 - 18th December 2026
  • Term 2: 5th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 3: 29th March 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

5th January 2027 - 3rd September 2027

  • Term 1: 5th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 2: 29th March 2027 - 11th June 2027
  • Term 3: 14th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 17,500.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 295.00 - 380.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 18,645.00 - 18,730.00

Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.

All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Personal Tutoring0
English for Undergraduate Study - JV70240 Credit Units
Study Skills for Science20 Credit Units
Core Mathematics and Statistics20 Credit Units
Elective modules
English for Undergraduate Study - JV70120 Credit Units
Introduction to Psychology20 Credit Units
Biology40 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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