At least a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in nursing. Applicants should have completed a qualification leading to registration as a nurse (registration is not required).

We will consider applicants with a Diploma in Nursing, nursing experience and evidence of continuing professional development that demonstrates an ability to study at Masters level.

How much will it cost?

September 2019 start: £4666.64 January 2020 start: £4666.64 May 2020 start: £4666.64

A student who successfully completes the postgraduate certificate in nursing will have achieved the following learning outcomes.

• Demonstrate a professional approach to self-development including critical decision-making and problem-solving,

• Apply knowledge to a critical analysis of approaches to research to support practice and development of nursing care.

• Critically analyse the application of the evidence base to a range of national and international areas of nursing practice, and contributions of nursing to public health.

• Analyse approaches to support leadership and service improvement within policy and professional frameworks of nursing.

• Demonstrate critical awareness of the complex social and political nature of nursing care using an integrated approach and drawing on a range of disciplines.

At least a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Nursing. Applicants should have completed a qualification leading to registration as a nurse (registration is not required).

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

We will consider applicants with a Diploma in Nursing or applicants with significant nursing experience and evidence of continuing professional development that demonstrates an ability to study at Masters level.

How much will it cost?

September 2019 start: £14,000
January 2020 start: £14,000
May 2020 start: £14,000

A student who successfully completes the MSc will have achieved the following course learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate a professional approach to self-development in a broad range of competencies relevant to nursing across national borders and areas of practice including digital literacy, critical decision making, problem-solving, presentation and teamwork.

• Critically evaluate approaches to, and conduct of research to support practice and development of nursing care.

• Evaluate critically the application and implementation of the evidence base to a range of national and international areas of nursing practice, and contributions of nursing to public health and community development.

• Analyse approaches to support leadership, quality and service improvement and project management within policy and professional frameworks of nursing.

• Evaluate the complex social and political nature of nursing care using an integrated approach and drawing on a range of disciplines.