Nursing

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold the equivalent of at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree in nursing and should have completed a qualification leading to registration as a nurse. We will consider applicants with a diploma in nursing and evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at master’s level.

Applications from students who do not meet the above entry requirements may be considered. Their degree and experience will be assessed for appropriate content by the Course Director.

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

Our part-time, 100% online Nursing MSc course is designed to provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge you need to expand your career and build connections in the healthcare industry.

Some of the course highlights of our 100% online Nursing MSc include opportunities to:

• contribute to high-quality care through postgraduate skills in critical thinking, decision-making and evidence application
• develop advanced academic and professional capabilities that may support career advancement in education, research, leadership or global health roles
• explore the impact of political, social and economic issues on nursing practice, examining the role of nurses in healthcare
• engage in applied research, critical nursing discourses and the development of service improvement innovations
• learn how to engage with entrepreneurial thinking, preparing to explore new roles and models of care, including service redesign and innovation in nursing education and policy
• explore current issues in nursing, examining the role and practice of nurses through the lens of political, social, cultural and economic influences on health and social care needs and service design
• learn about the latest advancements in this field with a focus on areas such as leadership, evidence-based practice and innovative service delivery and improvement strategies
• strengthen your leadership and service delivery skills by building a strong foundation in research and evidence-based practices. This course emphasises the critical role of research in driving improvements and excellence in nursing.

Why study this course

This course is designed to provide the depth and rigour required for professional development, critical reflection, collaboration and networking in this sector.

• Gain advanced knowledge and skills fundamental to research, evidence-based practice, and critical inquiry within the global health and social care environment.
• Enhance your critical thinking, leadership qualities, and qualifications supporting senior roles in nursing.
• Receive the opportunity to share best practices, ideas, concepts, and resources with nurses from various practice settings, expanding the intercultural and international community of nursing.
• Benefit from comprehensive support throughout your studies, including access to online resources that aid in developing academic skills, employability and personal wellbeing.
• Even if you are new to higher education or returning to study after a long break, this course is designed to support you and give you the flexibility to study online.

Want to study on campus? Learn more about the Nursing MSc course here.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.