Buckinghamshire New University

MSc Adult Nursing

Buckinghamshire New UniversityUxbridge, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Buckinghamshire New University MSc Adult Nursing is a two-year fast-track programme designed for graduates seeking a great career change to impact individuals during their most vulnerable moments. The course integrates postgraduate academic study with practice-based learning, built upon strong collaboration between the University, service users, and NHS partners. This ensures that graduates acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career in adult nursing and are eligible to apply for NMC registration upon completion.

The programme's curriculum focuses on developing compassionate, confident, and digitally able nurses who can adopt a person-centred approach, working autonomously within the integrated care system. Learning methods incorporate high-fidelity simulation environments with authentic equipment, alongside online teaching and digital learning opportunities. In this course, students’ progress will be assessed through reflective assignments, presentations, exams, and a dissertation, all mirroring real-life nursing practices.

Key highlights

  • Two-year fast-track route into adult nursing for career changers
  • Graduates eligible to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • Prepares students to care for adults at vulnerable moments

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include any subject/discipline; or above
  • Degree: 2:2 — to include subject

Scholarships

  • International Early Payment Discount

    One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Fee Discount

    50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Staff Nurse
  • Community Nurse
  • Practice Nurse
  • Charge Nurse

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Adult Nursing programme are highly sought after and well-prepared for a rewarding career in adult nursing. Potential career paths for graduates include:

  • Registered Adult Nurse (Hospital setting)
  • Community Nurse
  • Surgical Nurse
  • Emergency Care Nurse
  • Practice Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cost of study

International students pay £15,150 per year as tuition for the Adult Nursing Masters at Buckinghamshire New University.

Admission

You can submit your application for this course directly to the university. Please speak to our trained counsellors for guidance.

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