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MSc Adult Nursing

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our MSc Adult Nursing (Pre-registration) is an exciting, innovative two-year pre-registration Adult Nursing course. It is the first of its kind in Scotland that is underpinned by a Masters's level of education. This will enable you to become a highly educated nurse with longer-term potential for roles in areas such as management leadership consultancy educational research Our course will also prepare you for professional registration, with key components including the delivery of: person-centred care / compassionate care / value-based care / patient safety agenda / professional legal and ethical issues

General Eligibility

You must:

  • possess an appropriate Ordinary bachelor's degree in biological, health, social science, nursing, or related subject obtained within five years

  • be able to provide an academic reference, as well as copies of your formal university transcript and award certificate

You should also demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy*; In terms of Scottish qualifications, Maths* should be at least:

  • SQA National 5 (Grade C, or above) or

  • SQA Intermediate 2 (Grade C, or above) or

  • SQA Standard Grade (Credit) or

Alternative, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Otherwise, Numeracy testing will be required.

* for Scottish applicants, SQA Life Skill Mathematics / Application of Mathematics are acceptable alternatives to SQA National 5 Maths, if they have been awarded at the National 5 level.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Module

It has three parts over the two academic years, each part containing a mixture of theory and practice core modules. There are three core 20-credit modules in Part 1 and there are two core 30-credit modules in Part 2 with Part 3 consisting of a 60-credit theory/practice dissertation module. Clinical Practice Placements x 6 are attached to core modules and vary in length.

A recognized innovative feature of our course is the approach of clinical simulation used for skills demonstration, practice, and development throughout the course which allows you to practice skills in a realistic environment. Additionally, during 2020 our student nurses were contributing to the provision of care during COVID-19 in all clinical practice areas.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS

  • Overall score 6.0

  • No sub-test less than 5.5

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