MSc Nursing

The MSc Nursing programme at the University of Sunderland is designed for registered nurses seeking additional knowledge and skills in nursing. The course teaches students how to improve patient care and healthcare services. It also introduces students to research, evidence-based practice, and leadership in health care.

The course takes one year to complete full-time or two years part-time. Students graduate with advanced skills to solve complex healthcare challenges and are prepared for senior roles in nursing, education, or management.

Students learn through lectures, workshops, and self-directed study, alongside practical and research-based activities. Assessment methods include coursework, projects, and presentations.

The University of Sunderland is a public university in the UK with campuses in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong. It also operates study centres in several other countries. The university offers programmes in Health, Technology and Computer Sciences, Arts, and Social Sciences at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and foundation levels.

The university has been recognised for its strong teaching quality, student support, and satisfaction in national rankings. Globally, it is ranked in subjects such as Clinical & Health, Social Sciences, and Hospitality & Leisure Management.

The University of Sunderland welcomes students from over 100 countries and provides dedicated international student support covering studies, finances, accommodation, settling, and visa assistance.

International applicants should submit transcripts or certificates of previous qualifications, proof of nursing registration, a personal statement, passport copy, completed application form, and proof of financial capability.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should hold a degree in nursing or a related field with at least a lower second-class honours (2:2) or its international equivalent.
• Applicants with a third-class degree must have at least 18 months of relevant work experience, typically in healthcare.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English ability. This means they must have at least a 6.5 overall score in IELTS.
• The university accepts a Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) (minimum 59 in each area). Other tests that are accepted are at least 180 score in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), 170 in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), and a merit or distinction in the Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE II).
• A grade C in O-Level English or GCSE (or its equivalent) is accepted.
• Those who do not meet the English test requirement can take the University of Sunderland English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course.

The tuition fee for the MSc Nursing programme at the University of Sunderland is £17,900 per year. This fee is reviewed annually and may change.

International students studying MSc Nursing at the University of Sunderland may be eligible for scholarships such as the Global Leaders Scholarship (£4,500 tuition fee reduction) and the Alumni Loyalty Scheme (20% discount for university graduates). Additional funding opportunities are available on the university’s scholarship portal.

Graduates of the MSc Nursing programme will be prepared for senior and specialised roles in healthcare, including:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Nurse Consultant
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
• Research Nurse or Clinical Research Coordinator
• Policy Developer or Advisor in Health Departments

International applicants can apply through the University of Sunderland’s application portal or UCAS. For free guidance and support throughout the application process, applicants can contact the university’s professional consultants or authorised counsellors.