Master of Nursing at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A four-year undergraduate master's degree in adult nursing aligned with the NMC Standards for Future Nurse Education, built on person-centred and humanistic values. Students complete 4,600 hours of theory and practice, split equally, and graduate with a Master of Nursing (MNurse), eligible to apply for NMC registration. There is an option to transition to the BSc (Hons) route at the end of Year Two, and a summer break runs from mid-May to mid-September.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Department: Nursing and Paramedic Science | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four themes run across the years: Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice, Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice, The Theories and Art of Nursing, and Active Learning, delivered through lectures, seminars, practical laboratories and practice learning experiences, with master's-level credit that goes deeper into leadership and autonomy.

Career pathways

Graduates work in acute medical and surgical settings, long-term, community and rehabilitation care, the Armed Forces, research, leadership and education roles, and can advance through postgraduate study.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard BBBB, minimum BBBC. A-level: BCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3. International Baccalaureate: 30 points. Normally one discursive subject at Higher or equivalent (such as English, Philosophy, History or Modern Studies), with a science at Higher preferred (subject to approval) but required at National 5 C or above; Mathematics and English at National 5 B/GCSE B (or O3/H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate) if not studied at Higher (National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills accepted at the same grade). Minimum criteria apply to applicants with a contextual widening-access factor. Mature and Access applicants must show a strong academic profile. Direct entry to Year Two: 120 credits at level 7 and 460 accredited practice learning hours (for example Year One of a nursing degree elsewhere, or HNC Healthcare Practice with an A in the graded unit); those wishing to take the master's option need an extra 20 credits in Year Two. Interview may be required. Hepatitis B immunisation offered; PVG check, occupational health check, personal indemnity insurance and an annual NMC declaration required. English language (international): IELTS 7.0 with no component below 7.0 for reading, speaking and listening and 6.5 for writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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