Nursing postgraduate degrees in Scotland

13 universities offer 60 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate nursing degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

4 nursing courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 10th
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Best aspect of the University being the overall student support, and the quality of academic life Worst aspect, I would have appreciated more events organised by the University that allow new students to make connections with other students.

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Year 1
  • Basic Research Methods
  • Beyond Your Degree
  • Cardiovascular Health and Disease
  • Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Masters Research Project
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  • Foundations and Therapeutic Process in Person - Centred Counselling (ED50NE)
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Edinburgh Napier University

4 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 65th
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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University of Glasgow

10 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 1st
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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A lot of the courses aren't really standardised. Some use Moodle a lot, some don't. Though that might also be the lecturers trying to customise it to their teaching style. Lecturers are a mixed bag. Some read directly from slides, others actually try and engage with the class. Depends on what subject.

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Advanced Nursing Science MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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  • Applying Research Approaches in Health Care
  • Education for Professional Practice
  • Independent Project
  • Informing Practice through Evidence Base
  • Leadership in Contemporary Health Care
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Abertay University

4 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 75th
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WUSCA ranking: 77th
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The facilities are great, we have access to everything we need for our coursework and more. There is a gym and loads of options for sport. The uni holds events for all sorts of holidays and activities. The student union is really supportive. There are great initiatives for sustainability. Student life separate from the uni, as far as I’ve noticed, is very nightlife based but that might just be because I haven’t explored enough.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

7 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 37th
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WUSCA ranking: 49th
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What I really like about the Uni is the overall environment, lots of greenery and the general location is a nice spot to walk around and is short distance from shops and diners etc. Its relatively small size feels more personable and everyone is nice overall. Only thing is communication with my course’s lecturers is not always consistent and effective which can be frustrating

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MSc Nursing
clock icon 14 months distance/online
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  • Being and Becoming a Reflexive Practitioner
  • Developing Professional Practice
  • Independent Study
  • Interpreting Evidence-based Practice
  • Judgements and Decisions in Practice
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

2 nursing courses
star rating 2.6
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SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 79th
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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  • Applying research skills for clinical impact
  • Clinical assessment for advanced practice
  • Non-medical prescribing (NMP)
  • Quality improvement (QI) dissertation
  • Understanding research in evidence-based practice
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Health and Wellbeing - MA
clock icon 3 years part time
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Robert Gordon University

6 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 60th
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One thing you can’t take away from RGU is the wealth of helpful resources. The system is conditioned to make you choose excellence over mediocrity. The people are warm, friendly and excited to answer the “little” questions. One week in and you know you’re in the right place. The induction we had made me feel less nervous and that shows RGU has each person in mind, knowing everyone has a unique background.

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Midwifery (Postgraduate Entry)
clock icon 3 years full time
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Midwifery PGCert / PGDip / MSc
clock icon 36 months full time
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Stage 1
  • Additional Care for Women and Newborn Infants with Complications 1
  • Introduction to Midwifery Practice
  • The Professional Midwife 1
  • Universal Care for all Women and Newborn Infants 1 N
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Glasgow Caledonian University

4 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 52nd
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The staff are great! They are always there for support and I never feel like I do not have someone to approach when struggling. Having a personal tutor is so beneficial as well, as you always have them to talk to whether it be about your studies, personal matters or career paths! I also love that it is all one campus so no need to run between building to building making it to classes as they all link in some way. The student wellbeing service is also a great support system in place, the counselling service is extremely helpful and an amazing thing to have built into the university.

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Year 1
  • Developing Nursing Skills
  • Dissertation
  • Enhancing Nursing Skills
  • Global Health
  • Interprofessional Working: Context, Organisations and Practice
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Year 1
  • Leading District Nursing Practice.
  • Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners
  • Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making in Acute and Primary Care
  • Advanced Research Methods
  • District Nurse Role in Supporting Anticipatory Care for Long-term Conditions
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University of Strathclyde

3 nursing courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The atmosphere at this university is great! The union is always lively, with pool and darts, hot food, music and lots of room for socialising. Even when in class it feels great, the lectures are always informative and the seminars mean that the tutors can really help and talk to the students. I like the fact that each semester the students can choose their own seminar times, creating a timetable that suits their schedule. The location of this university is one of my favourite things, such a close walk to the main shopping street and some great places for food. Also close to to GCU which is great as the students can mix and hang out together. Overall this university is a great place to apply and i am very happy with the decision i made!

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University of the West of Scotland

2 nursing courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 74th
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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Nursing MSc
clock icon 3 years part time
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  • Leadership For Effectiveness
  • MSc Research & Enquiry Dissertation
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare
  • Research for Health & Social Care
  • Role Development in Nursing
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