Adult Nursing 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

About this course Become a Nurse, or expand your practice, and change patients' lives. This two year master’s is designed for graduates and career changers who want to become a registered Nurse. It's also ideal if you’re already a qualified Nurse and want a second field of registration. Your future career You'll learn to provide world-leading* care and support for adults, working across a range of healthcare settings. You'll graduate able to lead care, make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs. Key features of the course Our experienced educators and researchers will equip you with both the competence and confidence needed for a successful nursing career. With access to advanced facilities and a balanced approach to theory and practice, you’ll gain practical skills through hands-on placements in top healthcare settings. Placement settings include: - adult intensive care units - emergency departments - specialist medical wards - outpatient services - community services, such as the District Nursing Team - general, medical and surgical wards Further Information 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. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. *Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

About this course Become a Nurse, or expand your practice, and change patients' lives. This two year master’s is designed for graduates and career changers who want to become a registered Nurse. It's also ideal if you’re already a qualified Nurse and want a second field of registration. Your future career You'll learn to provide world-leading* care and support for adults, working across a range of healthcare settings. You'll graduate able to lead care, make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs. Key features of the course Our experienced educators and researchers will equip you with both the competence and confidence needed for a successful nursing career. With access to advanced facilities and a balanced approach to theory and practice, you’ll gain practical skills through hands-on placements in top healthcare settings. Placement settings include: - adult intensive care units - emergency departments - specialist medical wards - outpatient services - community services, such as the District Nursing Team - general, medical and surgical wards Further Information 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. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. *Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025

Admission Requirements

6.5+
UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University as well as GCSE English language, science and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. Submit: 650 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment and 620 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks English language: band I, IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components

19 Aug 2026
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