Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details:
This programme is a two-year route for those who wish to become Adult nurses and already have an undergraduate degree. This programme provides the theoretical and practice learning needed to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practise as a registered Adult nurse.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
National 5 Mathematics at grade C or above or GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above, or its international equivalent.
Personal statement documenting clearly your motivation and understanding of the role of the nurse.
We may be able to consider applicants with a lower degree classification alongside extensive relevant experience and a strong personal statement. We are only able to consider these applicants after all qualified applicants have been fully considered.
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Year 1
Compulsory courses include:
Life sciences and nursing care
Mental health and nursing care
Designing research in nursing, health and social care
Becoming a critically reflective practitioner
One optional course is taken in Semester 2.
Year 2
Compulsory courses include:
Leading and managing for health and social care
Managing complex needs
Pathophysiology and nursing care
Dissertation
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