MSc Nursing at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

Our MSc Nursing course is designed to provide a progressive pathway of master’s level study for all registered nurses working in all fields of practice. This MSc will be of interest to local and international students (including the armed forces). Through this MSc you will develop higher level critical, analytical and reflective skills which can be utilised in academic and practice environments.

Duration: 16 months full-time / typically 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time; online | Intake: Full-time (International applicants only): September & January; Part-time fully online: September & January | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course have various exit points allowing you to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Master's award depending on your needs. However, most students will typically complete the full Master's award (180 credits). Please note the the course details differ for international students. Stage 2 - Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing: Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (SCQF Level 11). Stage 3 - Master's Dissertation: Course Details for International Students, Course Starting Date: September & January, Duration & Study Mode: 16 months, Full-Time, Location: Lanarkshire (Scotland, UK), PG Dip Nursing, TERM 1 (September - December) Level 11 SCQF, Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Independent Study.

Career pathways

Gaining a postgraduate qualification in nursing can lead to a variety of nursing roles (e.g. specialist, leadership, nursing management, etc.) and destinations in health and social care. Professionally, learners will build and advance their critical thinking, reflection, leadership, conceptual and decision-making skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements: You must be a registered nurses and should normally possess an Ordinary (bachelor's) degree in nursing. Applications from those who do not hold a degree will be considered on an individual basis as the discretion of the Admissions Officers. Professional Experience; You must hold current registration as a nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or for International students you must hold registration with an equivalent recognised nursing professional body in your home country. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL may be considered where applicants can demonstrate they have achieved similar or work related experience against the module or programme outcomes. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scottish: Total cost of tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): Total cost of tuition Source

Intake: Full-time (International applicants only): September & January; Part-time fully online: September &

Duration: 16 months full-time / typically 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/nursing

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