Pre-registration Adult Nursing MSc
University of Chester
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MSc - Master of Science

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Wheeler, Chester

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OCT-25

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2 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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The MSc Pre-registration Nursing allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC.Course overviewThis MSc allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification as an Adult Nurse whilst studying for a master’s degree.This is a dynamic, interactive ...Read more

The MSc Pre-registration Nursing allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC.

Course overview

This MSc allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification as an Adult Nurse whilst studying for a master’s degree.

This is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of individuals and their families at its centre. The Programme Team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent, and autonomous nurses, who are able to meet current and future healthcare demands.

The course is delivered by experienced registered nurses who have expertise in both teaching and research and a variety of clinical specialities, including all four fields of nursing across acute and community settings. The team work closely with local acute and community providers to ensure that the course remains contemporary.

Assessment

Assessments occur in both University and practice. A Practice Assessment Document is used in practice to measure NMC proficiencies. Examinations and coursework are used to assess theory.

Job prospects

This course prepares you to work as a registered nurse in the field of Adult Nursing and allows you to register with the NMC (an internationally recognised regulator for nursing). You will be able to work in a range of healthcare settings as a Band 5 nurse. Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work. We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs.

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WUSCA ranking:
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5/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
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56th
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Shunzi
06 Dec 24

The university overall feels very welcoming, and friendly. The staff including my PAT has been very helpful. The humanities facilities e.g gym and library are very well equipped...Read more

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Entry requirements

You need an honours degree (2:1) in a health-related subject. You are required to have Maths and English at GCSE C/4. Pre-registration nursing programmes are three years in duration, so we require confirmation that you can meet 800 hours of appropriate health-related practice prior to entry.

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£14,250 per year

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The cost of studying in the UK (for one academic year) is currently set at £9,135

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

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