MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) Adult Health

This full time two-year pre-registration MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) programme is for graduates from any discipline who meet the necessary entry criteria to study and work in the UK. During this programme, you will learn in a variety of practice settings and study contemporary evidence-based nursing modules. To facilitate a breadth of authentic educational experiences, you will learn with inter-professional health and social care teams, and from people accessing health and social care support.

You will become a life-long learner; a critical thinker who supports and influences the highest quality evidence base and provides exceptional person-centred care. You will enter the nursing profession as a confident, proficient and autonomous practitioner, with a strong understanding of current health and social care environments. You will have the skills to lead, innovate and influence future provision to effectively meet the needs of people.

The School of Health and Social Care is based at our Sighthill Campus in the city of Edinburgh. Typical entry point to this course is in January. Please enquire for more information.

We are currently preparing for our first round of selection. Due to the l imited number of places, we recommend applying as soon as possible. If you would like to be considered for this round, please apply by 22 June 2026.

For the MSc Nursing Programmes, we cannot consider applicants who will require a Student Route visa or those currently employed by a non-NHS em