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Withdrawn from nursing course

I am currently in my final year of Adult Bsc Nursing. I unfortunately failed my VIVA exam at the end of 2nd year in August 2025. I went on to 3rd year and managed to complete two 6 week placements and have passed every assignment and module up until this VIVA. However I failed the exam 3 times and I am now being told that I have to withdraw from my nursing course.

Any advice? Im so lost and do not want to quit my course and does anyone know the other routes I can take?

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by anon122344
I am currently in my final year of Adult Bsc Nursing. I unfortunately failed my VIVA exam at the end of 2nd year in August 2025. I went on to 3rd year and managed to complete two 6 week placements and have passed every assignment and module up until this VIVA. However I failed the exam 3 times and I am now being told that I have to withdraw from my nursing course.

Any advice? Im so lost and do not want to quit my course and does anyone know the other routes I can take?

I'm sorry to hear this. I recommend you contact your uni's student union to see if you have any grounds to appeal this decision.

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by normaw
I'm sorry to hear this. I recommend you contact your uni's student union to see if you have any grounds to appeal this decision.

I did.. They told me that I can appeal the withdrawal but i’m scared they reject it. Honestly i’m so tired of this I was ready to graduate this year and just be done with this course. I don’t even know if i can transfer to another uni with my credits

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