Course summary
Course overview Nurses are the professional face of healthcare, the calm voice explaining a procedure. They are the go-to figures providing unwavering support, the ones ensuring patient safety and giving care no matter what the circumstances. We’ve designed our MSc Adult Nursing (Pre-registration) course around the core values of the NHS constitution so that you understand what’s required in caring for and supporting vulnerable adults. The MSc Adult Nursing (Pre-registration) is an accelerated postgraduate course developed for those who have already graduated with an undergraduate degree. You'll gain the experience and skills required to practice as an adult nurse in two years, rather than the traditional three-year route. Our aim is to make sure we prepare you for the challenges you may face and develop the expertise you’ll need to become a leader in nursing. You’ll learn how to assess your patient’s needs and provide sensitive support, and how to collaborate with colleagues across a range of professions (including doctors, physiotherapists and dieticians). You’ll spend half of your time studying in clinical placements or in simulation-based learning incorporating a variety of settings, with support from a practice supervisor/assessor and academic assessor. This may include an operating theatre, accident and emergency, a community health centre, an intensive care unit, an outpatient's department or a nursing home. When you're on campus you'll be based in our award-winning Brooks building, equipped with hospital-standard, specialist health facilities and simulation technology. Working in small groups in our clinical simulation suite, you’ll learn many skills to support the development of your practice. It’s here that you’ll work on simulations of a patient’s journey from admission to discharge. All of our teaching team in the School of Nursing are registered nurses, health visitors, advanced practitioners and academics. Many have won awards in their own specialist areas and are recognised and respected in the region and nationally for their contributions. Our School of Nursing has been recognised in the Student Nursing Times Awards and the Guardian League Tables which celebrate the very best in student nurses and nursing education. Features and benefits
- Approved course - This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Accelerated course - An accelerated postgraduate pathway into professional nursing practice, you'll gain the experience and skills required to practice as a registered nurse in two years, rather than three.
- Become a registered nurse - On successful completion, you’re eligible to register as an adult nurse with the NMC.
- Outstanding nursing facilities - We have well equipped clinical skills lab complete with computerised simulation manikins, used to demonstrate both basic and challenging conditions and nursing interventions.
- Taught by experts and clinicians still in practice - All of our teaching team in the School of Nursing are registered nurses, health visitors, advanced practitioners and academics. Many are still active in practice alongside their roles at Manchester Met, helping to keep teaching relevant and up-to-date with current NHS standards.
- Real-world experience - On this course you will spend an equal amount of time on clinical placements/ simulation in community and hospital settings and at university on nursing theory. Find out more about placements in Manchester by watching this video.
- Award-winning Nursing Department – We have consistently been shortlisted or won in the Student Nursing Times Awards since 2012.
- Equivalency tests - We accept one equivalency test in science or mathematics for the purpose of securing a place on our nursing courses.
- NHS Learning Support fund - This course is eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund.
How to apply
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:
- B742
- Institution code:
- M40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
All applicants must have achieved a minimum of a first degree (2:2 or above) and should have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science, and provide evidence of IT skills through a formal qualification or the completion of a self-assessment questionnaire. We will accept GCSE Science, Biology, Additional Science, Applied Science, Physics or Chemistry. BTEC Level 2 Science (Pass) as an acceptable equivalent. If you don't currently have your Mathematics or Science GCSE, there may be an opportunity to complete one of the approved equivalency testing courses before enrolling, to help secure your place. Please contact Admissions for more information. Applicants must evidence recent study within the last five years. Plus, evidence of relevant, practice-related experience through the pre-entry portfolio (detailed below). International applicants must have achieved an overall score of 6.5 in the academic version of IELTS. You should not achieve less than the equivalent of an IELTS academic score of 6.5 in each of the sections of Reading, Listening and Speaking and 6.0 in the section of Writing as an alternative to GCSE English Language. A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course. Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Interview attendance All applications are considered by the admissions team on an individual basis; consideration throughout the application process and during interview is also given to relevant additional educational achievements, life experience and transferable skills, alongside references, personal statements (utilising values-based recruitment criteria set by the NHS) and the overall interview score. All shortlisted candidates are required to attend a group interview remotely.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building
All Saints
Manchester
M15 6BH