MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice

The Glasgow Caledonian University MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice programme is designed for registered nurses seeking to enhance their careers. This programme offers a flexible curriculum to develop decision-making, leadership, and clinical knowledge within specific areas of practice. It aims to equip graduates with advanced skills needed for the complex and evolving healthcare landscape, recognising the changing direction of both global and UK policy.

The programme offers various flexible and elective study options, with exit awards including MSc/PgD Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice (District Nursing). Core modules cover areas such as Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making, and Infection Prevention and Control in a Global Context. Assessments combine a mix of assignments and examinations, utilising industry-standard facilities. The course is accredited by the NMC for specific modules.

Glasgow Caledonian University, established in 1993, has a history tracing back to 1875. It is among Scotland's largest universities, with many students from over 135 countries. The university is well-known for its strong connections with industries, with many courses having professional body accreditation and offering work placements. It is a main provider of NHS healthcare graduates in Scotland and is also recognised for pioneering specialist degrees. GCU consistently ranks as a top modern university in the UK.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students can choose to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent. They must also be a registered nurse.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, with no individual component score below 6.0. Other equivalent test scores like PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

The annual full-time tuition fee for the MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice at Glasgow Caledonian University is £16,200 for international students.

Glasgow Caledonian University offers some scholarships that postgraduate nursing students, including those on the MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice, may be able to apply for. One notable scholarship is the Advancing Health Practice Scholarship. This scholarship offers £7,750 towards tuition fees for international students on selected postgraduate health programmes. 

Additionally, as a general point, Glasgow Caledonian University has a wider range of postgraduate scholarships that might apply to students on this course, depending on eligibility. These include the Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship, which can cover full tuition fees for those who demonstrate a commitment to the "Common Good" and meet specific academic and financial criteria. Other general postgraduate scholarships, such as the Early Payment Discount, New to GCU Postgraduate discount (for international students from specific countries), and Student Loyalty Discount for returning students, might also be available.

Potential career opportunities for graduates of the Glasgow Caledonian University MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice course include:

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Specialist
• Public Health Nurse
• Nurse Leader
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Researcher

Applications for the Glasgow Caledonian University MSc Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice course are submitted directly to the university. Our trained advisors can assist you.