MSc Urology at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Delivered as part of a partnership between Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and Edge Hill University, this taught Masters degree provides a comprehensive overview of caring for patients with urological conditions in a range of different working environments. You will gain expertise in all major areas of urological care. Developing the ability to plan and implement basic interventions for a range of urological conditions, you will also gain first-hand experience of interpreting a variety of clinical data, pathology results and diagnostic investigations.

What you will study

You will initially focus on all seven major sub-specialities of contemporary urology care, gaining expertise in prostate assessment, haematuria, uro-oncology, andrology, urological emergencies, continence, and renal stone disease. The programme will feature practical demonstrations and the exploration of common urological investigations, as well as the opportunity for work-based learning. Modules include Foundations for Urology Care, Advanced Practice Project, Clinical Urology Skills: Flexible Cystoscopy, Clinical Urology Skills: Local Anaesthetic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy, Developing a Business Case for Change and Innovation, Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice (Adult), Non-Medical Prescribing, Promoting Professionalism and Ethics in Multidisciplinary Practice.

Career pathways

The extensive and varied curriculum of this taught Masters degree will enhance your skillset and employability through a combination of increased urology expertise and enhanced leadership and management capabilities. The flexibility of the course will enable you to tailor your learning to meet both your individual aspirations and the needs of local urology services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The normal minimum entry requirement is a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a nursing or a health-related subject. Applicants with a lower degree classification, or those who don’t have an undergraduate degree, may still be considered for the course, subject to having relevant experience within urology and being able to demonstrate readiness to study. You must be registered with a professional body. You must be currently employed as an adult nurse or physician associate and have direct experience of caring for patients with urological conditions. This programme is open to students from the UK and Republic of Ireland, it is not open to other international students. Written confirmation will need to be provided by your line manager or training lead confirming their support for your application. Registered nurses joining the course should have a minimum of 12 months post-registration clinical experience, inclusive of a minimum of six months caring for patients with urological conditions, within the past five years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Part-Time tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 2-4.5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://qpl.edgehill.ac.uk/apex_qlive/f?p=PV_ONLINE_APP:101::::APP:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:906393597

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