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Adult Nursing MSc
Adult Nursing MSc

Adult Nursing MSc

  • ID:KU440028
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirement

Academic IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent overall and at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7 in the reading, listening and speaking sections.

Other Requirements

  • A health- or science-related degree at 2.2 or above, completed in the last five years. Health- and science-related degrees could include health studies, psychology, physiology, biology, social sciences, or related studies.

  • A minimum of 650 hours of health or social care related experience undertaken in the 12 months prior to your application. Applicants will be asked to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate this experience. This, along with a testimony, is a condition for entry to the programme.

  • You must have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017), including English language and maths (and a science subject is preferred), or equivalent qualifications, together with evidence of academic study, ideally within the last five years.

Course Information

This course provides you with theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to register as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

This masters course is ideal if you are interested in a career in frontline, progressing into leadership or specialist nursing.

Our academic team members come from diverse backgrounds specific to adult nursing including cancer care, dementia care, ICU, A&E, neuro, acute medicine, community (district nursing, health visiting), sexual health and respiratory nursing.

Our simulation suites provide you with unrivalled opportunities to develop your skills in caring for adults through high-fidelity patient simulators and role play with actors. You will have intraprofessional learning with child, mental health and learning disabilities to enhance your skills in caring for clients from these fields. You will also have interprofessional learning opportunities with midwifery and pharmacy students.

Many members of our adult nursing teaching team have contributed to the latest Essentials of Nursing Practice textbook.

You will have the opportunity to take a national or international elective placement at the end of your first year.

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What you will study

The first year is divided into two parts. In part one you will undertake a bridging module introducing you to the foundations of nursing and healthcare. In part two you will look at the context of nursing within a variety of client groups within your specific field of nursing.

In your second year (part three) you will learn about the analysis and application of research and evidence base and the complexities of nursing at an individual and organisational level as well as preparing for your transition to registered nurse.

Year 1 modules (parts one and two)

Year 1 introduces the foundations of nursing and healthcare, and their various client groups.

Core modules

  • Foundations of life sciences for graduates

  • Establishing the fundamentals of nursing care

  • Assessment and care process in the acutely ill person

  • Collaborative working for health and well-being in adults with long term conditions

  • Introduction to professional practice

  • Developing professional practice

Year 2 modules (part three)

Year 2 examines the analysis and application of research and evidence, and the complexities of nursing at individual and organisational levels.

Core modules

  • Safe and effective quality care in adult nursing

  • Coordinating the care of adults with complex health care needs

  • Leadership in adult nursing

  • Advancing professional practice

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

This course enables you to join as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

You will be able to progress into a variety of nursing careers, from acute to community settings within the NHS or independent sector. This could include settings such as hospitals, GPS, district nursing, prisons, private hospitals, charities, armed forces.

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Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year

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