University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This MSc allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred, compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification whilst studying for a Master’s degree. This is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of individuals and their families at its centre. The Programme Team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent and autonomous nurses, who are able to meet current and future healthcare demands. The course is delivered by experienced registered nurses who have expertise in both teaching and research and a variety of clinical specialities, including all four fields of nursing across acute and community settings. The team work closely with local acute and community providers to ensure that the course remains contemporary.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
Assessments occur in both University and practice. A Practice Assessment Document is used in practice to measure NMC proficiencies. Examinations and coursework are used to assess theory.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B7MM
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Wheeler
- Campus code:
- V
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A first degree (2:1) in a health related subject. Maths and English at GCSE C/4 or equivalent qualification. You need to have undertaken 800 hours of appropriate health related practice prior to entry. Applicants who have been in education in the last three years will be expected to provide an academic reference as part of their UCAS application. Applicants who have applied for a place on a professional programme who have studied the same or similar programme elsewhere, will be required to provide an academic reference relating to that study regardless of when this study was undertaken. This does not have to be provided with the UCAS application but will be requested if the applicant is suitable for interview.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/pre-registration-mental-health-nursing
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Other
Candidates will be required to undertake a values-based situational judgement test which assesses their personal values.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | 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
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ