MSc Nursing: Adult at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Qualify as a registered nurse in just 2 years with our MSc Adult Nursing programme. You’ll develop the expertise required to transform adult patient care, including skills to assess patient needs, coordinate care, and advocate effectively on behalf of those you serve. As part of this MSc Adult Nursing programme, you'll join the third-highest ranked nursing community in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

What you will study

You must pass every module and there are no optional modules to choose from. Your modules include a mix of theoretical learning and 2,300 hours of practice learning. In your first year you'll gain skills in providing person-centred care to meet the basic physical and mental health needs of people of all ages.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including health and social work, administration and support, information and communication, public administration, defence, education. Careers directly related to the course include adult nurse, health visitor, high intensity therapist, learning disability nurse, midwife, paramedic, physician associate, occupational health nurse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. You’ll need a 2.2 degree as well as GCSE English language, mathematics and science, grades 4 to 9 or A* to C. We accept applicants from all degree programmes, and have successful alumni from degrees including Psychology, Biology, English, Fine Art, Ship Science, Business Studies, Accountancy, Law, and Archaeology. Our pre-registration postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees in nursing are accelerated courses, so they're shorter than usual. IELTS 7.0 overall (reading 7.0, writing 6.5, speaking 7.0, listening 7.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,200 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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