MSC Nursing Studies

This course is aimed at registered nurses who wish to specialise and enhance their skills. You'll undertake a rigorous academic programme including an independently researched dissertation project, and top up your existing postgraduate diploma or undergraduate degree to masters level. The course involves you completing a 15,000 word dissertation (60 credits) on a subject of your choice, within a framework of independent learning and research. This might be primary research, a systematic/critical literature review or service development.

Previous students have reported that taking the course has benefitted them by extending their professional knowledge and expertise, enhancing professional-decision-making, contributing to evidence based practice,encouraging innovation, developing leadership skills. You may also wish to progress to doctoral studies.

Students must hold a degree in any subject and a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing from a pre-registration course along with a registered (NMC) nurse status.