Nursing (Adult) with NMC registration MSc

The course is delivered over two academic years; however it is separated into three equal parts called stages.

You will complete a range of modules to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills for safe, effective nursing practice where the interests of people using, or needing nursing services, are put first. These modules provide the foundation for you to develop a caring professionalism where you can be trusted in the care you provide.

A person-centred approach to care is fostered through in-depth evaluation of care across the life span for a range of service users with acute and long term conditions. Independent inquiry and critical evaluation skills will be fostered to underpin an evidence-based approach.

In addition to this, you will be asked to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of individuals and society by engaging in service improvement and enterprise in health care. If you choose to undertake an extended independent piece of work (Independent Scholarship module) this will facilitate the enabling of research, innovation and further embed evidence-based practice.

Students can complete the MSc qualification in two years. Alternatively, they can complete the PG Dip and not take the additional 60 credit module to achieve an MSc. Should students choose, they can complete their PG Dip within the two year period leading to registration then completed their final 60 credit module within their first year of nursing practice to achieve their MSc qualification.

You will study modules such as:

• The Developing Nurse
• Nursing in Practice (Adult)

• Promoting Health and Presenting Ill Health
• Application of Evidence within Nursing Practice

• Complexities in Adult Nursing
• Leading Innovation and Improvement for the Transition to Registration Adult
• Independent Scholarship

If you complete your two year full-time course and gain the full 180 credits you will be awarded the MSc Nursing (Adult).

However, if you finish the two year full-time course with a Postgraduate Diploma Nursing (Adult), having completed 120 credits, you will be invited to complete the remaining 60 credits, to achieve a full MSc, as a part-time student, when it is anticipated you will be employed as a registered nurse. At this time you may either undertake the 60 credit Independent Scholarship module or the 60 credit Preceptorship module. The Preceptorship module is a year-long module which facilitates the structured transition of newly qualified practitioners into practice. During the module you will consolidate learning, maintain competency, develop decision making skills and further expand your role as an accountable health care professional.