Nursing - Adult - Pre-registration - MSc
Birmingham City University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MAR-26

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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 ...Read more

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.

What's covered in the course?

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

Practice Placements

Practice placements will be field specific, during which you will experience exposure across the four fields of nursing. Practice placement experiences may be within community, hospital or home environment settings and at a location anywhere within the West Midlands region. While on placement, you will be supported, supervised and assessed by suitably prepared staff to develop your knowledge and skills.

The course will use a flexible placement model. Placements will typically be planned in extended periods of 10 weeks or more. You will need to achieve 200 hours of placement time in each period, and can negotiate whether this time is accrued in a full time block or part time across the whole period.

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78/279
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39th
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103rd
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Maisy
12 Dec 25

The best part about studying at BCU so far has been the people, and the lecturers who have delivered every lecture with passion and enthusiasm! They have taught me so much and..Read more

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Erin
10 Dec 25

Student union is a bit boring not much is going on more night life events would be fun and more activities..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a 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 will also need to complete the relevant safeguarding checks for this course.

All applicants will be interviewed. 

 

Applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other level 2 equivalents.

These qualifications must have been achieved at point of enrolment and should be listed on your application.

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

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£9,535 per year

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12 Dec 25
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The best part about studying at BCU so far has been the people, and the lecturers who have delivered every lecture with passion and enthusiasm! They have taught me so much and...
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Erin
10 Dec 25
Student union is a bit boring not much is going on more night life events would be fun and more activities...
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Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University , Birmingham

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