Advanced Nursing MSc
The University of Edinburgh
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This innovative programme offers advanced study for nurses working within a global context to enhance practice at the local level. You can either follow a flexible generic programme with the opportunity to study a range of relevant courses from across the School of Health in Social Science and the wider University, or choose a specific pathway: leadership or education. Nursing, health and social care research underpins the whole programme. You will begin the MSc at the same entry point as all ...Read more

This innovative programme offers advanced study for nurses working within a global context to enhance practice at the local level. You can either follow a flexible generic programme with the opportunity to study a range of relevant courses from across the School of Health in Social Science and the wider University, or choose a specific pathway: leadership or education. Nursing, health and social care research underpins the whole programme. You will begin the MSc at the same entry point as all other students, but depending on the pathway you would like to undertake, you will have the opportunity to exit with a range of different degree titles: MSc Advanced Nursing MSc Advanced Nursing (leadership) MSc Advanced Nursing (education) Who is this programme for? The programme is suitable if you are a nurse registered in any branch of the profession to practice in your own country and you want to critically examine the ways that evidence-based research, theory and knowledge can advance nursing in the global context. The degree also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate research e.g. a doctoral degree, or to advance their professional career. [Revised 7 May 2025 to remove references to the clinical research pathway which is no longer available]

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, and a nursing qualification.

We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

Tuition fees

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£13,000 per year

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Standard single room - 9950 per year

£13,000 per year

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Students from England

Standard single room - 9950 per year

£13,000 per year

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Students from Wales

Standard single room - 9950 per year

£13,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

Standard single room - 9950 per year

£30,500 per year

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Students from EU

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Standard single room - 9950 per year

£30,500 per year

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Standard single room - 9950 per year

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The University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.2 miles away
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