Skip navigation

MSc Nursing (Adult)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Join a new generation of nursing professionals equipped to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

The MSc Adult Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University is an innovative two-year postgraduate programme designed to develop the advanced knowledge, clinical expertise, and behaviours needed to excel in modern nursing practice.

Fully aligned with the highest standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards (2023), this course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and ethical grounding needed to excel. As you engage with these principles, you'll become well-versed in the values and practices of the NHS, which underpin the delivery of healthcare across the UK..

What you’ll learn

  • Develop the clinical and professional skills required to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care across diverse healthcare settings.

  • Apply critical thinking, creativity, and compassion to meet the complex needs of patients and communities.

  • Develop a sense of empowerment and personal resiliency that will enable you to thrive whilst working in a challenging sector.

  • Build confidence and resilience to thrive as a registered nurse in fast-paced healthcare environments.

  • Prepare for a successful, long-term career with interdisciplinary, ethical, and lifelong learning skills.

With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, compassion, and professionalism, you’ll be supported by expert academic staff, experienced clinicians, and mentors dedicated to your success. By graduation, you’ll be fully prepared for NMC registration and ready to begin a rewarding nursing career within the NHS or global healthcare settings.

Professional accreditation

Our MSc Nursing courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse.

Specialist facilities

You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation suites, a virtual and augmented reality lab, and a modern anatomy learning centre. Co-designed with service-users, carers, practice partners and current students, this MSc ensures your learning is person-centred, practice-informed, and focused on employability.

20% Alumni Discount
We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L507
Institution code:
C10

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Select a course option at the top of this page to view entry requirement information.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Choose a specific option to see funding information.

Course options
Like this page