Registered Nurse (Adult) MSc

Are you thinking about a change of career in nursing? Do you have a passion for the need to respond to global and health challenges? Are you ready to embrace the leadership opportunities essential to influence and manage the increasing complexities in care? As a registered nurse you will embark on a challenging but rewarding career that will open stimulating career opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Registered Nurse (Adult) MSc programme leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It is a 2-year programme beginning in September 2024 and comprises of 50% theory and 50% practical distribution.

As students you’ll be self-directed learners supported by academics and clinical practice staff to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge in preparation for entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

The programme delivers a learner-centred and flexible approach, using blended learning methods that combine face-to-face and online activities including a practical element undertaken in acute and primary health and social care settings.

Inter-professional learning opportunities are integrated into the curriculum involving students from different healthcare disciplines and engagement with service users and carers through simulation and interactive activities.

During the programme, you’ll learn to care for adults with acute / long-term illnesses underpinned by evidence and research-based methodologies essential for health promotion and disease prevention. Some of the clinical practice component will occur within the NHS.

The NHS Values (The NHS values | Health Careers) are shaped by patients and the public and staff have helped develop this expression of values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. Individual organisations will develop and build upon these values, tailoring them to their local needs.

The NHS values provide common ground for collaboration and co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels within the NHS.

As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information (NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) | NHSBSA).

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Through a blended learning approach, your programme will involve a mix of face-to-face and online learning in order to support and develop you into a highly competent practitioner within the field of adult nursing.

The programme combines theory with practice where 50 per cent of your time will be spent in a variety of practice placements within a wide range of health and social care settings.

Periods of campus-based learning will help prepare you for your practice placements. All modules are compulsory and cover the broad spectrum of adult nursing.

This course can be studied 2 Year full-time, starting in September.

Career Prospects for Nursing Graduates

The programme will produce graduates who wish to purse a nursing career in a shorter time frame within the adult field of nursing.

The registrant will offer their employer an enhanced capability in leadership and research which is responsive to meet local and global health care needs of a diverse and complex population. Opportunities for graduates on the adult nursing pathway are in high demand nationally and internationally. The benefits of job stability, opportunities for specialisation and career advancement are numerous.

These may include roles such as: Ward managers, Matrons, Clinical Educators, Research Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advance Nurse Practitioners or Nurse Consultants.

Benefits of working with The National Health Service (NHS) include;

Competitive salaries, pension plans and training and development opportunities to stay updated on the latest healthcare practices.

Flexible Work Options: Various work schedules, including part-time and flexible hours, to accommodate individual needs. Job Satisfaction: The intrinsic reward of making a positive impact on patients' lives and contributing to the healthcare system.

It's important to note that specific benefits and opportunities may vary depending on the employer, region, and individual career choices.

Professional Registration

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Successful completion of the programme also provides eligibility to apply for professional registration with regulatory bodies in other countries, for example: Canada, New Zealand, Australia and many others. For current information on the specific requirements and registration process for each country we recommend that you consult the webpages of the relevant regulatory body.

Rights to Work in the UK for International Students

International students graduating from this programme may be eligible to apply for a Health and Care Worker Visa that provides the right to work within the UK healthcare sector.

This visa also provides the right for dependants to come to the UK and exemptions from UK health insurance surcharges. Further information about the current benefits of the Health and Care Worker Visa and rules for applying can be found at the UKVI website.

Information on further visa options is available on our Post Study Work Options webpage.

• Bachelor (Honours) Degree - 2:2 or above in any subject (excluding nursing)
• GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 (or equivalent)
• For all national and international applications, as a condition of entry onto the programme, you will be required to make a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) claim. This will be in the form of a brief portfolio which demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge that is relevant to the MSc Registered Nurse programme. You will need to evidence at least 500 hours of practical experience in a health or social care environment prior to submitting your RPL claim. You will be provided with full support from the programme team and detailed guidance notes to assist you with your claim. 

• IELTS: 7.0 (min 7.0 in Reading, Listening and Speaking with no less than 6.5 in Writing)
• Academic and the Occupational English Test (OET) - grade B (350 or above) for reading, listening, and speaking, and at least grade C+ (300 or above) for writing
• Further information can be found on the Nursing and Midwifery Council's website: Accepted English language tests - The Nursing and Midwifery Council (nmc.org.uk)

• Formative and summative assessments further support the learning process in preparing you for success to registration.
• Throughout your course you’ll receive feedback in the form of professional conversations arising from simulated practice, written feedback and automated immediate feedback (instant feedback given through digital technology). This will be timed in order to guide you through your studies and help you with your ongoing development.
• Formative activities include online discussions, interactive tools, presentations, simulations, and peer assessment to prepare students for summative assessments.
• Summative Assessments will include written assignments, examinations, OSCE’s (objective structured clinical examinations) which assess your clinical competency and confidence, presentations and viva voces. You will receive assessments to resemble nursing activities in professional practice as well as testing transferable skills thus providing a comprehensive evaluation of learning throughout the programme.
• Summative assessments also extend to practice placements where you’ll need to meet the training requirements outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.