Course summary
Develop skills to thrive in an in-demand industry whilst studying at Birmingham's prestigious Medical School. You'll develop an understanding of the complexity of humans through nursing practice and be able to treat patients in one of the UK's largest healthcare regions. Ranked 15th in the UK (Complete University Guide), you'll graduate with the confidence and skills to register as a nurse within the Nursing and Midwifery Council in Adult or Mental Health Nursing in two years. What makes this course different? Graduates of our Nursing programs become critical thinkers with an understanding of the diverse and complex human body, being able to deliver safe, compassionate care to a range of patients. As a nursing student at the University of Birmingham, you can personalise your learning to understand your preferred field of practice, adult or mental health. You'll have opportunities to enhance your knowledge through professional leadership and research.
- Gain your NMC professional registration in just two years.
- Benefit from the opportunity to study at a global university at the heart of an ambitious city.
- Your prior caregiving experience contributes to your clinical hours.
- All clinical placements will be provided within the Birmingham area.
Modules
The course has a blended teaching approach across lectures, small-group seminars and placement to make sure that you are able to complete the modules to the best of your potential. The core modules are designed to promote development of skills in each area of care. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any band. If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Entry requirements
2:1 Honours or above in the preferred subject areas are science or social science. However, other degree areas will be considered. The MSc Nursing (adult or mental health field) has been designed as a two-year taught programme. After application and before starting the course you'll need to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your prior learning. The portfolio provides evidence of prior graduate learning and care experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, values and caring behaviours equivalent to year one of an undergraduate nursing programme. The evidence you present in your portfolio will demonstrate how your graduate and experiential learning and skills are equivalent to the development of year 1 nursing proficiencies. Within the portfolio, you will need to have 500 hours of experience in health/ social care verified by a registrant.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10170 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10170 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10170 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10170 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10170 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT