University of the West of Scotland
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University of the West of Scotland
Dumfries Campus
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4FD
About University of the West of Scotland:
University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest modern universities. Our reach across the south and west of Scotland, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience, resulting in highly sought-after graduates in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
UWS’s employer-focused degrees align with business, community, third sector, government and international priorities, and provide the perfect springboard to create economic benefits across Scotland and the UK.
Our new Dumfries campus provides state-of-the-art learning facilities including a simulated healthcare centre to provide health students with hands-on skills and expertise for their future careers. Bridging the gap between theory and practical application, an immersive learning suite creates complex indoor and outdoor virtual scenarios to help students gain a new perspective on, and insight into, their chosen subject.
Facilities in the new campus include:
- A state-of-the-art simulated healthcare centre
- Immersive learning suite
- IT studio
- Open learning study spaces
- Flexible learning suites
Our Foundation Academy, which is delivered in Dumfries in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway College, is the perfect opportunity for S5 and S6 pupils interested in Business or Computing who would like some support with their transition to college and university. With our Foundation Academy courses, pupils can build their future their way and access the latest routes to gain a degree.
