MSc Nursing and Care (Advancing Practice in) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A part-time online MSc/PgDip for registered nurses working in practice, education, leadership or research that aims to enhance nursing knowledge, strengthen communication and increase nurses' impact on care delivery.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Department: Nursing and Paramedic Science | Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online) | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Ethical Judgment and Decision Making, Fundamentals of Advancing Practice, Leading Advancing Practice, Methods of Enquiry and two optional modules (40 credits). The MSc also requires a 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are placed to take on strategic, educational, quality improvement and specialist practice roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent in Nursing or any healthcare degree, and evidence of valid NMC registration. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0; as the course is fully online the University cannot sponsor international students on a student visa. Some modules require students to be working in the relevant area of practice with the support of a line manager and workplace mentor. Application deadline: typically December for a January start and August for a September start.

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online)

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