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Nursing Science, Advanced at University of Glasgow - UCAS

Course summary

Designed for the growing number of graduate nurses from international countries wishing to work in clinical leadership or extended roles in clinical practice as nurse practitioners or consultant nurses. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Become involved in lifelong learning whilst being adaptive to the dynamic care environment and supporting quality care delivery.
  • Close involvement of NHS clinical staff in the planning and delivery of courses ensures that the programme is current and relevant.
  • The themes offered link closely with the pre-registration undergraduate programme offered at the University as well as being developed in conjunction with local clinical need.
  • Build transferable skills along with the ability to lead and innovate in the healthcare sector.
  • Option to specialise in Acute Critical Care (see programme structure for further details)
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE This programme will be delivered via lectures, workshops and seminars. The virtual learning environment and video/digital education resources will be used. Core Courses Applying Research Approaches in Health Care Education For Professional Practice Independent Project Informing Practice through the Evidence Base Leadership in Contemporary Health Care Research Approaches in Health Care Optional Courses By undertaking the 20 credit optional course listed below, and focusing assignments within the relevant topic, a named award may be obtained in the area of: Acute and Critical Care Global Health Challenges


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Nursing. Applicants must have at least 1 year post-qualification clinical nursing experience. Applicants with lower grades may be accepted if they have significant relevant clinical nursing experience.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Nursing Science, Advanced at University of Glasgow - UCAS