Overview

This course builds on the knowledge and experience you have already gained from your nursing undergraduate degree. Nursing is increasingly a profession where higher qualifications are required for promotion, so a masters qualification can help you to take on roles such as nurse team manager and nurse consultant.

This will allow you to continue your professional development and make a bigger contribution to people’s health and wellbeing. 

Read the full programme specification for the MSc Nursing course to find out more.

Course structure

This course mixes taught elements with independent research and self-directed study. There is flexibility to pursue personal interests in considerable depth, with guidance and inspiration from our supportive tutors.

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, seminars, case studies, presentations, group work, directed study and tutorials. Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this masters requires a higher level of independent working. Assessment methods include essays, reports, case study, exams and presentations.

Core modules:

• Health Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (30 credits)
• Sociological Perspectives and Global Health (30 credits)
• Teaching and Learning (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional modules (choose one):

• Epidemiology and Health Measurement (30 credits)
• Leadership and Management in Health (30 credits)

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold an honours degree in nursing.

If English is not your first language, you will need a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each element. 

See our English language requirements for more information.

Fees and finance

The fee for this course is:

• £6,750 if you are from the UK or EU and studying full-time
• £13,250 if you are from outside the EU and studying full-time

Additional tuition fee discount for international students: All courses require you to pay 50% of the total tuition fee as a deposit. However, if you pay 100% of your tuition fee prior to CAS issuance, you will receive an extra £1,000 discount on your tuition fee. This would reduce the total annual cost of this course to £12,250.

If you do not wish to pay all of your tuition fees at once, you can choose to pay the remaining 50% up to three months after the start date. If you choose to pay in this way, you will not receive any extra discount, and the total annual cost of this course will be £13,250.

If you are a University of Sunderland in London graduate, you will receive a £1,000 alumni discount on your tuition fee.

Please note: Fees may be subject to change in the next academic year.

Career ready

The nursing profession is increasingly moving towards an emphasis on higher qualifications. As such, an MSc in Nursing with us will put you high on the list for promotional opportunities.

You will be able to apply for roles including nurse team manager and nurse consultant, allowing you to continue your professional development and make a bigger contribution to people’s health and wellbeing. Additionally, nurse consultants have an average salary of over £56,000 (according to Glassdoor).

Our recent graduates have gone on to receive promotions into higher-band roles in the NHS, as well as progressing to doctoral programmes, lecturing and teaching

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Promotion

A promotion to a higher band of pay can quickly ensure a good return on investment.

Within the NHS, salaries for nurse team managers are rated as Band 7 and salaries for nurse consultants are rated as Band 8.

Varied career options

By the end of the course you will have a wider perspective of healthcare generally, as well as a valuable network of contacts with a range of health professionals.

You will also have gained additional credibility as a practitioner. As a result, you will have new and varied career options.

Nursing with Registration (Adult) MSc

About the course

The demand for nurses with a postgraduate qualification is growing. If you have undergraduate degree from a health, social care or health science related area and have the dedication and commitment to study and work full time, then course will enable you become a registered nurse in two years.

You will study both in an academic setting and work in clinical practice environments enabling you to complete the necessary knowledge and skills to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a nurse.

NHS Constitution

The NHS constitution brings together details of what staff, patients and the public can expect from the National Health Service. It sets out the principles and values that guide how the NHS should act and make decisions. The NHS Constitution states that the NHS “aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. “

Applicants are expected to demonstrate their understanding and application of these values throughout the selection process. View the Constitution here

Nursing with Registration (Adult) MSc

• Apply Via – UCAS
• Course Level – Postgraduate
• UCAS Code – B702
• Campus Location – University Square Campus, Luton
• Start Dates – Feb,Oct
• Duration – 2 Years
• Attendance – Full-time | Part-time
• Download Course Specifications

Why choose this course?

This course will focus on issues of direct relevance to the achievement of registered nurse status whilst pursuing a postgraduate course of study in a supportive learning environment. Success in the course will confer eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse Adult.

Emphasis throughout the course is placed on enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to be an adult nurse who is able to meet the demands of the role in a healthcare system that is constantly evolving. You will be provided with opportunities to meet your full potential by learning in a variety of ways in academic, simulated and practice settings. Assessments facilitate strong links between your learning and practice.Visit the School of Healthcare Practice

Unit Information – What will I learn?

Units

• Developing Adult Nursing Practice (NAD011-3) Compulsory
• Introducing Adult Nursing Practice (NAD010-3) Compulsory
• Preparing For Adult Nursing Registration (NAD012-3) Compulsory
• Clinical Assessment And Decision Making In Adult Nursing (NAD003-6) Compulsory
• Clinical Leadership (NUR012-6) Compulsory
• Dissertation For Adult Nursing Registration (NAD004-6) Compulsory
• Fundamentals Of Adult Nursing (NAD001-6) Compulsory
• Life, Health And Social Sciences For Nursing (NUR009-6) Compulsory
• Pharmacology And Medicines Management In Adult Nursing (NAD002-6) Compulsory
• Research Methods For Nursing (NUR011-6) Compulsory
• Values, Policy And Governance In Nursing And Healthcare (NUR010-6) Compulsory

How will I be assessed?

Entry requirements

• UK
• EU
• International

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

• a 2:2 honours degree in a life, health or social science related subject *
• GCSE grades A*-C in Maths and English, or equivalent
• IELTS Grade 7 overall and 7 in each area where English is a second language.
• A minimum of 600 hours recent direct healthcare experience
• Applications may be considered from candidates with Bachelors degrees in other disciplines if they have significantly more direct health care experience.

There may be the opportunity for candidates who have some, but not sufficient, practice experience to be offered further practice experience prior to the course start. This would be on the basis of paid employment as a health care assistant with one of our placement providers.

Other specific entry requirements

• All candidates will be required to attend a selection event and pass tests in numeracy and literacy
• Submission of an extended CV which demonstrates your academic achievement and graduate transferrable skills, your health care related achievement and your commitment to the profession of nursing, aligned to the course learning outcomes specified.
• Undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to enrolment. You must declare any criminal convictions, cautions and bindings over, including those considered spent during the admissions process. Criminal convictions do not necessarily prevent acceptance on the course, but some may be regarded by an employer or professional body as excluding you from practice. Where you have any criminal convictions, cautions and/or bindings over, your application will be considered by the DBS panel within the University, which you will be asked to attend, where a decision will be made regarding your entry to the course. Applicants need to be aware that any criminal conviction for driving may affect future employment or affect the candidates ability to gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Undergo health screening to assess fitness to join the course. Students must also complete an approved course of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. Health screening and immunisation are provided by the University, through the Occupational Health provider. It is the students responsibility to inform the course coordinator of any change of circumstances in their health once they have registered.

Selection Event

All candidates will be required to attend a selection event. On arrival, documents including passport and education certificates will be checked. During the selection event your numeracy and literacy skills will be tested. If you pass the test you will undergo an interview and will be required to participate in a group discussion to determine if you posses personal attributes and values congruent with healthcare practice. Lecturing staff, practitioners from placement areas and service users will participate in the selection process.

How will this course improve my career prospects?

Fees and funding

• UK /EU
• International

The full-time fee for the MSc Nursing with Registration (Adult/Mental Health) for the Academic Year 2018/19 is £6,990 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

Extra Costs

Find out more about additional costs while studying at Bedfordshire. Click here.

Facilities

Postgraduate & CPD Centre

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Luton Campus Centre

The Campus Centre brings together all our student services under one roof including the Students’ Union and spaces to eat, drink, relax and learn.

There’s a large central lecture theatre as well as a range of study rooms & breakout spaces on the upper floors.

Luton Campus Accommodation

The University guarantees accommodation to all new students. Fitzroy Court and Wenlock Court, the two main halls of residence, are located on campus so getting to lectures, shopping in town and participating in events and activities is easy.

STEM building

The STEM building is home to courses in the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Opened in Autumn 2019, its cutting edge facilities provides four computer laboratories; workshops for subjects such as automotive engineering, cyber-security and robotics, along with three large teaching labs, and four specialist containment labs. 

Luton Campus Library

The library is a modern 9-storey building dedicated to study and learning.

As well as traditional library provisions it offers individual and group study spaces, a cafeteria on the ground floor and a ‘Study Hub’ offering guidance and workshops on academic writing and research skills to ensure all Bedfordshire students get the help they need to succeed in their studies.

Aspire Gym – Luton

The Aspire Gym has state of the art cardiovascular equipment with smart phone compatibility. There is also an extensive range of fixed resistance machines and a small free weights area.

Changing rooms with showers and lockers are available for members to use.

PG and CPD Centre

The Postgraduate & CPD Centre at Luton campus is home to our University’s postgraduate courses and continuing professional development (CPD) students from industry.

The Centre has modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms and a large ground floor lounge area where careers fairs and speaker events take place.

Luton Cultural Quarter

The School of Art and Design is located in the Cultural Quarter of the town.

The Cultural Quarter is a regeneration project to convert the old hat manufacturing area of Luton into a hub for the creative industries.

Luton – Location

The Luton campus is right in the centre of town next to a large shopping mall and within easy walking distance of train and bus stations. Luton is the largest town in Bedfordshire, approximately 50km north of London which is a 30-minute train journey away. Luton has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe.