Nursing In Aberdeen: Studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Aberdeen - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Aberdeen is a city in North East Scotland.
Aberdeen was once known for its granite and is nicknamed “The Silver City and The Granite City” as well as being the Oil Capital of Europe.
For Nurses, Aberdeen could be a good place to live, work and study.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, it is an end-to guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Aberdeen.
Where do Nurses work in Aberdeen?
The major employers of Nurses in Aberdeen work health care related centres.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
Woodend Hospital
Albyn Hospital – Private Hospital
There are numerous hospitals including ones in the private sector and care homes in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. They are constantly searching for registered Nurses as well as carers.
Any of these outlets would provide ideal opportunities for nurses to train and work in.
There are thousands of vacancies for Nurses across hundreds of specialisms throughout Aberdeen for anyone wanting to live, work and move here.
Tor Na Dee - Care UK
Find nursing jobs in Milltimber, Aberdeen at Tor Na Dee, operated by the care home provider, Care UK. You will find career information about this facility. And, if they have any live vacancies, you can browse their jobs for nurses, home managers and care assistants in Aberdeen.
Where do aspiring Nurses study in Aberdeen?
If you're looking to train and study at a University in Aberdeen, there is Robert Gordon University Aberdeen and the University of Aberdeen.
Robert Gordan University Aberdeen offers several Nursing courses to support soon to be Nurses with their development and studies. Courses start in September and offer valuable work experience with 50 percent of training spent on clinical placements.
University of Aberdeen offers a few health and medicine related courses which start in September. University of Aberdeen has one of the largest health campuses in Europe which includes a large teaching hospital on site (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary). The perfect setting in which to gain your nursing degree.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The school of medicine, Medical science and Nutrition is ranked 2nd in the UK for Medicine at University of Aberdeen by the Guardian University League Table 2023. This could be a good option for aspiring Nurses.
Where do Nurses live in Aberdeen?
Nurses can live all over Aberdeen but some of the popular locations are below:
Aberdeen City Centre.
Popular with Nurses due to its amenities and central location.
Rosemount.
Popular with professionals and their families due to having lots of local amenities in the area. As well as a good selection of primary and secondary schools within distance.
Ruthrieston.
Another good area to live to ln due to its variety of shops and amenities as well as offering lots of local leisure facilities such as Ruthrieston Outdoor Sports Centre and Community Centre.
Bridge of Dee and Garthdee area.
Both areas are popular with students, professions, and their families due to having good transport links in and out of Aberdeen City Centre. Also, a short distance to Robert Gordon University.
Any of these places in Aberdeen or surrounding areas would be wonderful places to live.
What are the living costs for Nurses in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is a thriving place for nurses to live in the UK. Here is a broad guide to some of the different costs of living in the county.
The average price for a home in Aberdeen is currently £202,925 which is lower than the national average of £293,000.
The average rental price for a property in Aberdeen is £750 per month. But if you are merely looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just over £450 per a month.
Council tax costs vary a lot across the city. But many people in Aberdeen are in a Band B property or similar, which currently means paying £1,158.54 per a year – or just over £96 a month.
Bills like shopping and utilities are priced along the same lines to the rest of the UK.
Is travel easy in Aberdeen?
Travel can be easily accessed in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen can be easily explored by cycling or by foot due to having all the close attractions within walking distance.
By road Aberdeen is accessible by the M6,M90,A90 and A92 motor away. Edinburgh and Glasgow are just under 2 hours and 30 minutes away. While London is just under a 10-hour drive away.
Aberdeen railway station is in the city centre and has frequent trains to and from major cities across the UK. LINER Trains run along the East Coast Main Line and are hourly trains from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London to Aberdeen.
Aberdeen also reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper. Aberdeen International Airport is located just six miles away from Aberdeen City Centre. It has many direct routes to most of the UK cities as well as some European destinations.
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal has links to the Scottish Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
What to do in Aberdeen: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out?
There are lots of places in Aberdeen to visit and explore.
Culture and attractions
One of the top places to visit is Duthie Park and David Welch Winter Gardens. This is one of Europe’s largest indoor gardens and is loved by locals and tourists due to its beautiful collections of rare and exotic plants.
Duthie Park also features a Band Stand, Fountains, Boating pounds, and a few play areas for children. This could be a wonderful place to spend the day with your family or friends.
Provost Skene’s house is another place to visit while in Aberdeen. Provost Skene’s House is the oldest surviving townhouse in Aberdeen and celebrates the people of Aberdeen and North East Scotland who have shaped the city.
There are many interesting museums and galleries to visit while in Aberdeen. These Include Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Blairs Museum, Aberdeen Art Gallery, and Art Centre.
For nurses with a love of music and theatre venues such as Music Hall, P & J Live and The Lemon Tree.
There are many beautiful nature and green spots for you to explore during your free time in Aberdeen from mountain hiking trails to exploring nature reserves.
Aberdeen Football Club play their home games at the Pittodrie Stadium and compete in Scottish Premiership.
Nightlife and eating out
Aberdeen has several options for your nightlife including popular restaurants and bars.
Highlights include:
Cafe Boheme. Michelin star restaurant hidden away in the city centre.
Monsoona Healthy Indian Cuisine. Is known for its distinctive style and tasty food. Number one rated Restaurant on TripAdvisor.
Amuse By Kevin Dalgleish. Located in the city centre and known for using local, seasonal ingredients packed full of natural flavours.
Krakatoa. Aberdeen’s original live music bar offering a range of drinks. Krakatoa supports local music acts as well as having a late-night DJ and dance floor.
What are the school options in Aberdeen?
There are many school options for where to send your children to school in Aberdeen.
There are 52 primary schools, 14 secondary schools and 4 independent private schools and 1 special education needs school in Aberdeen.
No matter your school preferences there are lots of school options for your families in Aberdeen and surrounding areas.
Population and demographics in Aberdeen
Here are some of the main population and demographic facts.
The population in Aberdeen is 213,688.
The population density is 1,224 people per square mile.
Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland.
Aberdeen is known as the Oil Capital of Europe.
15.6 % of Aberdeen's population is unemployed – higher than the UK average.
In summary: is Aberdeen a good place to be a Nurse?
The average salary for Nurses in Aberdeen is £37,000 which is slightly less than the average nurse salary in the UK.
The overall living costs in Aberdeen are lower than many parts of the UK.
Different places suit different people but there are lots of places in Aberdeen to live, study and work for nurses.
There are lots of things for you to do in Aberdeen no matter if you are a student or a nursing professional.
Travel is simple, and there is plenty of work on offer in Aberdeen and you can easily reach other towns and cities by bus, car, flight, or train.
Here are a couple of examples for your salary.
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a room in a shared house, you would still have more than £1500 left in your pocket each month for everything else.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint share in an average-priced flat.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Aberdeen, you will have a wonderful life, there is lots to do to keep you busy.
