Nursing (Adult) MSc

Introduction:

If you already hold an undergraduate degree and wish to become a Registered Adult Nurse, this two-year accelerated course allows graduates with a level 6 qualification in any subject area to gain the qualifications needed to pursue a career in nursing.

Through a mix of theory and practice, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and experience required to provide high-quality, culturally competent, person-centered care.

Our flexible curriculum and blended learning approach will allow you to build up knowledge and then put it into practice on placements in healthcare settings, giving you the tools to develop holistic, clinical and decision-making skills in line with the demands of modern nursing.

Taught by a team of experienced healthcare practitioners and with the additional input of service users and carer groups, you’ll learn from the very best on your journey towards becoming a Registered Adult Nurse.

Careers and employability

With the House of Commons Health Committee announcing the need for new nurses– and NHS England raising funding to £20.5 billion – the opportunities for professionals in the healthcare sector are huge. As an MSc Nursing graduate, you could pursue a career as a:

Registered Adult Nurse

Community / District Nurse

Practice Nurse

Sister / Charge Nurse

Matron

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Consultant Nurse

Lead Nurse

Research Nurse

Clinical educator

University Lecturer

From here, you’ll be able to practice as an adult nurse – and with the networking opportunities you’ll get on your placements, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to build a professional reputation with healthcare providers across the region.

An undergraduate degree at 2.2 or above, and GCSEs – English, Maths and a Health or Science related subject grade C / 4 or Level 2 (or above). We will consider equivalent qualifications and combinations, please contact our Admissions team for details. If you are working towards your GCSE English Literature or English Language, Maths and / or Health/Science subject or equivalent qualification, please ensure you mention this in your application.