A levels, ABB
We do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking
Access to Higher Education Diploma, Pass 60 credits with at least 45 credits achieved at Level 3. You must achieve 30 level 3 credits at distinction and 15 level 3 credits at merit. At least 15 level 3 credits should be in science subjects. We will not normally consider applicants who have progressed to an access course within three years of taking A levels and failed to achieve the necessary grades for entry to the course.
BTEC National Extended Diploma, DDM
Cambridge Pre-U, D3, M2, M2
European Baccalaureate, 75% overall average
International Baccalaureate, 34
Other qualifications, Other qualifications are accepted by the University. Please contact the department for more information.
IELTS (Academic and Indicator), 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in each component
Join some of the brightest and best students preparing to become the nursing leaders of the future.
The future nursing workforce needs advanced leadership, and higher level clinical and analytical skills.
Our four-year course leading to a Masters in Nursing and first level registration as a nurse has been designed with this in mind. It will equip you with the confidence and ability to think critically, apply knowledge and skills, and provide expert, evidence-based, direct nursing care.
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Year 1
You'll focus on developing your understanding of health and wellbeing. You'll also gain a solid grounding in healthcare practice, and consider the role of nursing within health and social care.
Core modules
You'll study core modules covering the following topics:
Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry
Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1
Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2
Year 2
You'll focus on ill-health and disease while developing your knowledge of quality care. You'll learn how to take a person-centred approach to healthcare, considering an individual's personal experience of ill-health when deciding how to care for them.
Core modules
You'll study core modules covering the following topics:
Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health
Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice
Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4
Year 3
You'll focus on working with individuals with complex needs, learning how to plan person-centred care in a variety of settings. You'll solidify your knowledge of safe practice, developing a secure understanding of how to evaluate information and take appropriate action to address risk.
Core modules
You'll study core modules covering the following topics:
Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills
Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care
Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change
Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6
Year 4
You will spend your final year developing your expertise in evidence-based nursing practice, aligned with your individual interests and aspirations. You will finish the year ready to be a leader in the delivery of complex nursing care.
Core modules
You'll study core modules covering the following topics:
Dissertation - Advancing Evidence-based Practice
Advancing Evidence-based Practice - Implementing Research into Practice
Enhanced Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 7
Option modules
You'll also choose option modules from topics that may include:
Enhanced Psychosocial Skills
Enhanced Patient Assessment and Clinical Decision-making Skills
Most of our students start their careers as Band 5 staff nurses in the NHS. Others go into employment in social care and independent sector organisations.
As you progress through your career, you could go onto a number or posts including:
staff nurse
clinical team leader
counsellor
cognitive behavioural therapist
nursing consultant
critical care nurse
research nurse
modern matron
clinical educator
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
