Study MSc Nursing (Adult)

Course Highlights

The MSc Nursing (Adult) course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to qualify as a registered nurse in adult nursing practice. The demand for nurses with a postgraduate qualification is increasing, with nurses at the heart of our health care provision and society. This course will enable you to pursue a career with purpose, making a daily difference to patients, their families and the health care system.

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

This master's degree allows you to develop as a future leader in nursing, with opportunities for self-development through a range of initiatives such as research placements and student ambassadorships. The University of Hertfordshire offers a large range of Continuing Professional Development courses once you are qualified, working with many local NHS Trusts to keep developing your knowledge and providing the opportunity to specialise.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

The MSc Adult Nursing programme incorporates both theory and practice, of which both elements carry equal importance and responsibility. The delivery of both elements will take place over an academic year of 45 weeks. Full engagement with the programme is required from the outset. A clear focus on what is expected of you as a student nurse, and forward planning are all essential elements to ensure your success on the MSc Adult Nursing programme.

Entry Requirements

• A 4-year Honours degree in any discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 55% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
• Or, a 4-year Honours degree in a health-related (life sciences, psychology or the social/ behavioural sciences) discipline with CGPA 2.50 or 50% of marks (or above) from recognised institution and relevant work experience in health care.
• GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 6.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 79

Minimum in Listening: 20, Reading: 20, Speaking: 20, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 59

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 70 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 (Advanced)

With minimum C1 in each bands

Duolingo

Overall 120

With minimum 120 in each bands

Applicants with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 are eligible for Pre-sessional English language courses.

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.