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Course summary
The MSc Adult Nursing is a two-year pre-registration course that will lead to registration as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The course is a collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a pre-registration nursing course and on successful completion of this course you will have an NMC registerable qualification in Adult Nursing. The purpose of this course is to prepare graduates from a wide range of disciplines for an exciting career in nursing leadership, education or clinical academia.
The MSc comprises a 50:50 split between theory and practice. The theory component blends face-to-face and online learning, and self-directed study. Theory is delivered by experienced and internationally renowned academics and clinical colleagues, with a focus on translating high quality research evidence into practice.
Practice placements are in Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supported by simulated practice, and clinical and mandatory skills teaching on campus. In Year 1, these will introduce you to the fundamentals of nursing practice. In Year 2, you will develop practical skills in leadership, teaching and learning, and research.
The Adult Nursing (MSc) is for students with an undergraduate degree in any subject.
Entry requirements
We normally require you to have an Upper Second-class honours degree or above. If you have a Lower Second classification degree, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on your experience and overall performance on your previous degree.
This course is also suitable for candidates who wish to change a field e.g. mental health, children's or learning disabilities nurses that would like a qualification in adult nursing.
We also require:
- GCSE Maths grade C/4 or above
- GCSE English Languagegrade B/6 or above
- GCSE Science subject (grade C/4 in subjects such as Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Double Award Science or Single Award Science). GCSE Applied Science is not acceptable in lieu of GCSE Science.
We do not accept other Level 2 qualifications as equivalent to GCSE English or Maths (eg Functional Skills) and will only consider specific international qualifications as equivalents.
We also require 695 hours of health care related experience in a care setting, eg a care home or hospital volunteering, and 500 hours of prior learning, which will be assessed via four reflective pieces on aspects of your health care related experience.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | We require IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing. |
Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
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