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MSc Adult Nursing

Course details
  • MS
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course summary

Become a Nurse in just two years on this fast track, graduate entry programme designed for graduates from any degree. Upon completion, you’ll be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Adult).

You’ll by taught by experts, joining a community ranked 3rd in the UK for Nursing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). You’ll learn in our new and state-of-the-art facilities, and in the real world on practice placements in varied settings and roles.

You’ll develop the expertise needed to transform the health and wellbeing of adults, learning to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.

If you are already a qualified Nurse, this course can also help you if you want a second field of registration.

Modules

Our students study a range of modules that support them in their journey from student to healthcare professional. These modules establish and build upon the skills and experiences students benefit from on placement, which are integral to all our healthcare programmes. For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.

Assessment method

Assessments on this MSc in adult nursing take the form of essays, exams, projects and professional conversations. Practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your practice mentor.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
3010
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9700Year 1
EU£31200Year 1
England£9700Year 1
Northern Ireland£9700Year 1
Scotland£9700Year 1
Wales£9700Year 1
Channel Islands£9700Year 1
International£31200Year 1

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

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page

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