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.

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.

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.