MSc International Nursing

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree in a health related subject and English Language and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent. All applicants should also have a first level registered nursing qualification and recent or ongoing employment in a health care setting as a registered nurse. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. All applications should be supported by a reference from your current or previous employer.

English Language Requirement: IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 7.0, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

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Successful completion of the course may enhance promotion prospects for more senior posts where a higher level academic qualification is deemed essential. Students on the programme will develop skills and attributes that will enable them to further develop their professional practice. Transferable skills and qualities play an important role in the context of a managed career. Key skills will be developed in communication, problem solving, working with others, improving own learning, and reflection and analysis.

Registered Nurse
Adult Nurse
Paediatric Nurse

Professional Portfolio Development in the Context of Health and Social Care

Critically reflect on your past experience, identifying future learning needs in the context of your role in shaping current health and social care policy and practice.

Understanding Global Health

You will be introduced to the global nature of health and health policy, within the context of a globalising world. You’ll use contemporary issues and topics to analyse health issues and policy processes.

Open Learning – International Perspectives

Develop autonomy in your professional and academic development in a specific area of practice, related to international nursing and/or international health care provision.

Understanding and Evaluating the Evidence

Explore different types of information about health and social care and critically evaluate research material from a range of study designs.

Research in Practice (Dissertation)

Produce a substantial research project on a self-selected topic of interest, demonstrating your developmental learning in addition to a variety of academic and practical skills.

Advanced Leadership and Management in Practice

Be intorduced to an advanced level of study in leadership and management from both theoretical and practice perspectives, including a critical evaluation of theories, models and styles of leadership and management.