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Our MSc Nursing (Top-up) course allows you to investigate a topic important to you and your work place. We will give you the support you need to complete your dissertation while you work in the field. You will cover the whole research process, from ethics approval to writing your final report, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor. Students must have completed a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration. Students should have 120 credits at Level 6 and 7, where 90 credits are from Level 7.
During the course you will receive support from our skilled academics as you complete your dissertation project, whilst continuing to work in the field.
The project you will complete will be one of the following:
an independent piece of research
a work-based project
systematic literature review
audit or service development.
You will identify a suitable research topic, evaluate the literature, analyse your findings and reach conclusions. By the end of the course, you will also understand how research findings can shape future research or influence practice.
We encourage you to share experiences and knowledge with your peer group. You will be part of a strong community of nurses who have the same goal of providing excellent care. The experiences you share are important to help you develop as a nurse.
Honing your critical thinking and leadership skills, you will learn to make better decisions, and be well equipped to lead large teams of nurses effectively in caring for patients.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Nursing (Top-up) course allows you to investigate a topic important to you and your work place. We will give you the support you need to complete your dissertation while you work in the field. You will cover the whole research process, from ethics approval to writing your final report, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor. Students must have completed a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration. Students should have 120 credits at Level 6 and 7, where 90 credits are from Level 7.
During the course you will receive support from our skilled academics as you complete your dissertation project, whilst continuing to work in the field.
The project you will complete will be one of the following:
an independent piece of research
a work-based project
systematic literature review
audit or service development.
You will identify a suitable research topic, evaluate the literature, analyse your findings and reach conclusions. By the end of the course, you will also understand how research findings can shape future research or influence practice.
We encourage you to share experiences and knowledge with your peer group. You will be part of a strong community of nurses who have the same goal of providing excellent care. The experiences you share are important to help you develop as a nurse.
Honing your critical thinking and leadership skills, you will learn to make better decisions, and be well equipped to lead large teams of nurses effectively in caring for patients.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
88+
59+
Students must have completed a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration. Students should have 120 credits at Level 6 and 7, where 90 credits are from Level 7. Additionally you must be employed within clinical practice. If you did not study for your PGDip at Buckinghamshire New University, you will need to show evidence of successful completion of a Level 7 research module. Please note: Applicants will need to hold a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration from BNU or other UK universities to apply for this programme, therefore this course is not open to international applicants.
02 Aug 2026
1 Year
Feb
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
3,790 GBP
International
0 GBP
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MSc Nursing (Top-up)
12 monthsProgramme duration
02 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Nursing (Top-up) course allows you to investigate a topic important to you and your work place. We will give you the support you need to complete your dissertation while you work in the field. You will cover the whole research process, from ethics approval to writing your final report, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor. Students must have completed a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration. Students should have 120 credits at Level 6 and 7, where 90 credits are from Level 7.
During the course you will receive support from our skilled academics as you complete your dissertation project, whilst continuing to work in the field.
The project you will complete will be one of the following:
You will identify a suitable research topic, evaluate the literature, analyse your findings and reach conclusions. By the end of the course, you will also understand how research findings can shape future research or influence practice.
We encourage you to share experiences and knowledge with your peer group. You will be part of a strong community of nurses who have the same goal of providing excellent care. The experiences you share are important to help you develop as a nurse.
Honing your critical thinking and leadership skills, you will learn to make better decisions, and be well equipped to lead large teams of nurses effectively in caring for patients.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc Nursing (Top-up) course allows you to investigate a topic important to you and your work place. We will give you the support you need to complete your dissertation while you work in the field. You will cover the whole research process, from ethics approval to writing your final report, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor. Students must have completed a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration. Students should have 120 credits at Level 6 and 7, where 90 credits are from Level 7.
During the course you will receive support from our skilled academics as you complete your dissertation project, whilst continuing to work in the field.
The project you will complete will be one of the following:
You will identify a suitable research topic, evaluate the literature, analyse your findings and reach conclusions. By the end of the course, you will also understand how research findings can shape future research or influence practice.
We encourage you to share experiences and knowledge with your peer group. You will be part of a strong community of nurses who have the same goal of providing excellent care. The experiences you share are important to help you develop as a nurse.
Honing your critical thinking and leadership skills, you will learn to make better decisions, and be well equipped to lead large teams of nurses effectively in caring for patients.
Admission Requirements
If you did not study for your PGDip at Buckinghamshire New University, you will need to show evidence of successful completion of a Level 7 research module.
Please note: Applicants will need to hold a PGDip in Nursing (pre-qualifying) with NMC registration from BNU or other UK universities to apply for this programme, therefore this course is not open to international applicants.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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