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Nursing MSc

Start date
September
Duration
2 years, full-time
Course Type
Postgraduate, Taught
Fees

Fees 2023/24:
UK: £10,170
International: £26,640

More details

Start your journey to nursing

This two-year postgraduate programme leads to eligibility to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery council in either adult nursing or mental health nursing. 

This programme will provide graduates meeting the entry requirements the opportunity to undertake a two-year postgraduate Master of Science degree in Nursing.

With a thorough grounding in concepts of health derived from the study of the biological and social sciences, professional studies and communication skills, you will develop the professional disciplinary knowledge and understanding of your preferred field of practice of nursing (adult or mental health). This is underpinned by the acquisition of the professional leadership and research skills you will need to practice and manage evidence-based person centered care as a registered nurse.

Graduates of the MSc Nursing in adult or mental health programme will have developed a critical understanding of a diverse and complex body of knowledge applied to and developed through nursing practice. Much of this knowledge will be contemporary and at the current boundaries of the discipline. The first year of the programme is focused on advanced nursing practice, developing the student's ability to deliver safe and compassionate care, with a focus on undertaking in-depth assessment and clinical decision making, together with the evaluation of nursing practice.

Why study this course?

  • Gain your Nursing and Midwifery Council professional registration in just two years.
  • Benefit from the opportunity to study at a global university at the heart of an ambitious city.
  • Gain experience treating patients from a wide range of different backgrounds and cultures in one of the UK's largest healthcare regions.
  • Your prior care-giving experience contributes to your clinical hours.
  • Nursing at Birmingham is ranked 14th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2023.

If you do not already have a degree, you may wish to consider our Undergraduate Nursing (BNurs and MNurs) programmes.

Modules

Year 1 - Part 1

  • Advancing Health and Nursing Care
  • Developing Nursing Practice (field specific)

Year 1 - Part 2

  • Research and Improvement Methods in Practice
  • Co-ordinating Complex Nursing Care

Year 2 - Part 3

  • Health and Social Care Enquiry
  • Advancing Clinical Assessment in Urgent Nursing Care 
  • Leading and Managing Care Teams

Fees

Annual tuition fees - 2023/24:

UK
£10,170

International
£26,640

 

Postgraduate Loans for Masters students

As a UK resident you can apply for a government loan for postgraduate Masters study. This is a contribution towards the costs of study and whether the loan is used towards fees, maintenance or other costs will be at the discretion of the student.

Find out more about the Postgraduate Loan.

How To Apply

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Application deadlines


MSc Nursing will close for applications for September 2023 entry on 14 April 2023.

Making your application

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Our Standard Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours or above - preferred subject areas of Science or Social science, but other degree areas will be considered.

A minimum of 500 hours verified prior experience of care provision - this can be through paid or voluntary work and drawn from one, or a range of settings in which care of people's health and wellbeing is provided. This care may include people's physical, cognitive, social, learning or developmental needs with children, families or adults - you do not need to demonstrate experience in all these areas.  You will also need signed verification of your hours by the organisation(s) you have worked or volunteered in. 

Please note that we will require that you submit 20% of your portfolio after your initial application. The MSc Nursing (adult or mental health field) has been designed as a two-year taught programme, the portfolio provides evidence of prior graduate learning and care experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, values and caring behaviours equivalent to one year of a nursing programme. The evidence you present in your portfolio will demonstrate how your graduate and experiential learning and skills are equivalent to the development of year 1 nursing proficiencies.

If that 20% of the portfolio is of a satisfactory standard, we will call you to interview. Providing you are successful at the interview; you will be asked to complete the portfolio of evidence as a condition of the offer. The full portfolio needs to be completed by  June/July.  Help and support are available in completing both the 20% and the full portfolio. For any queries, please contact mscnursing@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

GSCEs in English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above

Self-declaration of health and character

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health assessment


 

 

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