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MSc Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

For graduates with a first or higher degree, using the NMC's recognition of prior learning to achieve registration as an adult nurse through a two-year postgraduate course. Accreditations: Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Department: Health  |  Duration: 2 years full-time including mandatory placements; no part-time option  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 units include Advanced Principles of Nursing People with Complex Health Needs, Contemporary Nursing Practice, Nature of Nursing and Inquiry, Organising Safe Caring Nursing Environments, Advanced Principles of Palliative and End of Life Care. Year 2 includes Advanced Principles of Clinical Assessment for Adults and Applying Evidence for Nursing Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as registered nurses in a range of organisations or continue to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time including mandatory placements; no part-time option

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