Nursing - Adult

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:1 or better in relevant health, science or social science subject area. However, a degree at 2:2 may be considered, depending on experience. Please contact us to discuss your situation.

Applicants are required to undertake a face-to-face engagement, normally in the format of an interview. Interviews are currently taking place via Microsoft Teams.

All offers are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service report and registration with Independent Safeguarding Authority

You should be aware that qualifications, personal statement, interview and references all form part of the selection criteria for this course

PLUS

Level 2 Maths and English Language at grade C/4 or above

Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are accepted

Must have been achieved at point of enrolment

Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

Please list these on your application

Additionally, all applicants will need to demonstrate relevant prior learning and suitable health care related experience as follows:

• 500 Hours of theory that maps to specific Future Nurse proficiencies that are not taught on the MSc Nursing but are required for Nursing Registration.
• 500 hours of health care related experience undertaken in suitable health care environment.

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) toolkit has been devised to assist applicants to clearly demonstrate these required elements. We also have a number of workshops that are available for applicants to attend to gain support with their RPL Application.

For Further information please contact our admission team - MscNursing@bcu.ac.uk.

Please note: While we offer blended learning for the academic component of the course, we are only able to offer placement learning experiences in the Midlands area and are unable to supply placements outside these areas. Please email MScNursing@bcu.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding this.

Months of entry

March

Course content

Our accelerated MSc in adult nursing will give you the opportunity to qualify as a registered nurse in two years. The course is aimed at people who already hold an undergraduate degree in a health or science related subject, and also have some prior experience in a care setting.

This innovative new blended learning course is supported by Health Education England to enhance the digitisation of the NHS. The majority of the theory element of the course will be delivered online using a variety of virtual and blended learning strategies. Practice placement experiences will take place in the clinical environment with our local NHS partners, supported by practice-orientated simulation activities.

Although this course is full time, the flexible course delivery enables you to balance your studies with other personal commitments. The course will also help you develop the digital skills needed to meet the demands of a changing society.

The course is aligned to the 7 platforms of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for pre-registration nursing education, which cover the following areas:

• Being an accountable professional
• Promoting health and preventing ill-health
• Assessing needs and planning care
• Providing and evaluating care
• Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams
• Improving safety and quality of care
• Co-ordinating care.

Information for international students

This course is not open to International students.

Fees and funding

Nursing students will receive at least £5,000 a year in additional funding for maintenance and associated study costs. Download the funding FAQs.