MSc Nursing Adult

The MSc Nursing (Adult) course will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to qualify as a registered nurse in adult nursing practice. This course will enable students to pursue a career with purpose, making a significant difference to the lives of patients, their families and the healthcare system.

Through this course, students will learn from expert nursing academics as well as clinical practitioners, gaining frontline experience through our placement opportunities and developing skills and experience needed to manage a variety of health conditions from prevention and acute cases to end-of-life care. Their scientific knowledge and compassionate understanding will be enhanced with insights into the psychology and sociology of health and ill-health, and they will develop the critical thinking skills and professional judgement needed to provide innovative patient care.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers various academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, degree apprenticeships, and continuing professional development courses. The university is committed to supporting its students and guiding them with fees and funding, as well as providing information on its research areas. LJMU has established international partnerships and collaborates with businesses. The institution also offers programmes in different fields, including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and providing relevant information about their academic background. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to include their CV with their application to highlight their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent qualifications. 

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL and PTE.

For international students enrolling in the MSc Nursing (Adult) at John Moores University, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic session is £18,250.

John Moores University provides a range of undergraduate scholarships for international students. If you are self-funding your studies and classified as an international student, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship worth up to £4,000. To qualify, you must accept your offer, meet all academic requirements, and show that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and other costs.

Graduates of the MSc Nursing (Adult) from John Moores University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Practitioner
• Public Health Nurse
• Nurse Administrator
• Certified Nurse Midwife

Applicants can apply for this course through UCAS or the university's website. Applicants can speak to one of our trained advisors to get more details about the application process and receive help in making their application suitable for the course requirements.