MSc Adult Nursing with Registered Nurse Status

This is an accelerated postgraduate programme developed for those who have already graduated with an undergraduate degree. You will gain the skills and experience to practice as an adult nurse in two years. You will spend half of your time in clinical practice or in simulation-based learning, giving you the opportunity to experience professional nursing from early in the programme. When on campus, you will learn alongside students from nursing programmes, medicine and a variety of allied health professionals.IntroductionThis two-year master’s degree equips you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes needed to become an adult nurse.Whilst the focus is adult physical health; we’ll prepare you to care for individuals across the lifespan who experience a range of healthcare challenges.With an emphasis on evidence-based practice, you’ll discover the principles of adult nursing practice, local and global determinants of health, and how to manage complex care needs.Your learning will be brought to life through extensive clinical experience, working with patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient wards, intensive and specialists care services, outpatient clinics and community settings.Developed in collaboration with leading healthcare providers in the North West, the programme will be taught by experienced, registered practitioners. We’ll help you develop into a caring and compassionate nurse, able to support individuals and their families, and ready to lead and coordinate care as part of a multi-professional team.On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an adult nurse.Who is this course forThe programme is a pre-registration award for graduates wanting to study adult nursing for the first time at Masters level. Please note, it is not a professional development programme for qualified nurses or a conversion course.What you'll learnProfessional standards for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery CouncilRelevant legal, professional regulatory and ethical frameworksAnatomy, physiology, genomics and behavioural sciences

You should include a personal statement of no more than 700 words in support of your application. This should reflect on your understanding of the profession and relevant qualities valuable to a healthcare professional.

Applications are welcome from graduates with an honours degree in any subject. GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or grade 4 or above, or equivalent, are also required.

An interview forms part of the selection process. The interview follows the values-based recruitment (VBR) process and you will be expected to demonstrate the relevance of the NHS’ values. Literacy and mathematics tests will also be conducted, in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.

Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning RP(E)L

The NMC stipulate that the training of nurses responsible for general care must comprise a total of at least three years of study, which may in addition be expressed with the equivalent European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. This must consist of at least 4,600 hours of theoretical and clinical training, the duration of the theoretical training representing at least one third and the duration of the clinical training at least one half of the minimum duration of the training.

In order to achieve these hours, successful entry onto the programme includes a portfolio detailing recognition of prior learning (RPL) that amounts to 620 theory hours and 570 practice hours, which must be approved by the relevant RPL assessor. These hours, added to the programme hours, will amount to a total of 4,600 hours. The 570 practice hours should consist of verified prior experience of care provision – this can be through paid work and drawn from one, or a range of, settings in which care of people’s health and wellbeing is provided. This care may include the physical, cognitive, social, learning or developmental needs of children, families or adults.

Demonstration of this experience does not need to be in all areas highlighted here. Alongside working in traditional care environments such as hospitals and care homes, you could also have gained experience as a carer both formally and informally.