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University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
Course summary
With essential training and decision-making skills, you will be ready for an exciting career in nursing with this Master’s degree in Adult Nursing.
Gain the skills that employers need with our Master's in Adult Nursing. We provide quality training alongside strong tutor support and a vibrant student experience. You will become a caring and compassionate nurse with the critical thinking and decision-making skills to make a difference. Our first-class team of skilled, expert and research-active nursing lecturers will help you achieve your full potential, with a view to your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Adult Nurse.
As part of the course, your clinical placements will span across the whole spectrum of Adult Nursing. We offer the opportunity to undergo placements with internationally renowned Trusts such as St Bart's Health and Kings College, as well as more locally based services in South East London and Kent.
All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back. See more information.
What you should know about this course
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General Nursing at the University of Greenwich ranks 2nd in London for student satisfaction with teaching (Guardian University Guide 2025)
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You will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to put your learning into practice
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Work alongside highly skilled Adult Nurses in acute and rehabilitation services as well as specialist fields such as intensive care nursing and emergency care
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Nursing students may benefit from additional support of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs
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The course will have joint approval for the University of Greenwich and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Modules
Course Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
https://www.gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/eduhea/nursing-adult-nursing/2027#prog-study
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- G70
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language and GCSE Science all at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above. https://www.gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/eduhea/nursing-adult-nursing/2027#entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Health Checks
- Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
- Interview
- Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview
- Other
- Applicants will be required to provide an academic or professional reference and demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are also required to provide a portfolio of evidence of working/volunteering in a health/social care setting for at least 700 hours within the past five years.
- Restricted Eligibility
- Please note, this course is not open to overseas applicants requiring a Student Visa.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.
We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.
International entry requirements
Please note that this course is not open to overseas applicants requiring a Student Visa.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.
The tuition fee shown here is for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
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