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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Lanarkshire Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN-25

  • Duration

    18 months

Course summary

OVERVIEW

Our MSc Nursing course is designed to provide a progressive pathway of masters level study for all registered nurses working in all fields of practice.

From a national and international perspective there is a recognised shift towards delivering safe, person-centred and effective care. Nurses are central to achieving this ambition and this course will enable you to advance your knowledge and experience as a nurse by specifically examining contemporary issues such as:

  • quality improvement
  • advancing roles
  • leadership

so that you can make a significant contribution to improving practice and providing quality care.

CAREER PROSPECTS

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.

Through this MSc you will develop higher level critical, analytical and reflective skills which can be utilised in an academic and practice environments. You will also develop originality and sound judgement in leadership and facilitation skills, which will enable you to implement best practice in service delivery.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    78th out of 81 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    121 58%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    73rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.72 74%

    37th

    13

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