This course is for 2021/22 entry.
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City’s method of teaching through Simulated Practice means students have the skills and confidence for their placements and work as another member of the professional team.
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Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
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1st
City is ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Nursing (Complete University Guide 2020)
Course overview
Benefits of this course
You will study a range of theoretical and practical modules covering key principles and practices in adult nursing, including:
- acute care, diagnostics and treatment
- long term care, recovery and rehabilitation
- leading and managing in healthcare practice.
You will learn alongside students from other nursing pathways and professional disciplines such as Speech and Language Therapy, encouraging a multi-disciplinary approach that reflects professional clinical practice.
Award
You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
- Master of Science (MSc)
Who is this course for?
If you are a graduate who wants to pursue a rewarding career in nursing, this MSc will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need, even if your first degree is in an unrelated subject.
Structure
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration:
- Full-time: 2 years (Minimum)
Modules:
- 8 in total
The course has three programme stages, which must be successfully completed in order to progress to the next programme stage.
The modular structure of the programme is developmental and students are expected to demonstrate increasing levels of self-directed independent study as the programme progresses.
All modules are compulsory.
Modules
Core modules
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Foundations for Evidence Informed Nursing Knowledge and Care Across the Lifecourse (30 credits)
In this module you will examine professional values; applied biological sciences; human experience across the lifecourse and the historical, biological and socioeconomic aspects of people’s lives; communication and interpersonal skills; nursing practice and decision making and leadership, management and team working.
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Practice 1- Foundations for Nursing Care (15 credits)
This module will provide you with the opportunity to explore, experiment and engage in a range of practical nursing skills and enact scenarios in a realistic, but safe simulated environment, to help you prepare for the reality of practice
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Integration of care for people with acute and long term needs across health and social care (30 credits)
The module is designed to integrate relevant pathophysiology, therapeutics and nursing management so that you can critically apply these in assessment, clinical decision making, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence informed nursing care.
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Critical Use of Evidence to Inform Decision Making in Practice (15 credits)
This module will enable you to develop a critical understanding of research and its interpretation and implementation. This will enable you to propose new research questions and plan a future critical appraisal of the literature.
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Principles of Prescribing (15 credits)
Through this module you will explore evidence-based interventions to maximise the therapeutic benefits and minimise adverse effects of medicines. You will gain an understanding of pharmaceutical knowledge; principles of medicine dosage, side effects, reactions and interactions; concordance; philosophy and psychology of prescribing.
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Practice 2- Applying Knowledge and Skills for Person-Centred Care for Practice (15 credits)
This module will prepare you to effectively provide safe, person-centred care within your field of practice. You will have an opportunity to explore, experiment and engage in a range of practical nursing skills and enact scenarios in a realistic, but safe, simulated environment.
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Leading and Managing Across Health and Social Care (15 credits)
This module will develop your ability to confidently lead, manage and challenge in professional practice. There will be a focus on clinical decision making; risk assessment and management; quality improvement and change management.
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Practice 3: Developing Advanced Knowledge and Skills for Professional Practice (15 credits)
This module will provide you with the opportunity to explore, experiment and engage in activities for advancing nursing practice in a realistic, but safe simulated environment, to help you prepare to care for individuals with complex needs in different healthcare settings.
Dissertation
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Dissertation (45 credits)
Programme specification
The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.
Download course specification:
Teaching and assessment
You will learn through a dynamic mix of direct, interactive and online methods, including:
- seminars
- laboratory practicals
- self-directed study
- practice experience
- simulated practice
- online activities.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include our Clinical Skills Centre which is equipped with a simulated six bed ward and a range of specialist equipment to enable you to practice your skills in a realistic but controlled environment.
You will also learn how to use the latest telehealth technologies that support home-based care through our unique Technology Enabled Care Studio.
You will spend half of your time on clinical placements in a variety of settings including:
- NHS and independent sector hospitals
- general practice (GP) surgeries
- nursing and care homes
- patients' homes and community settings.
Placements
Most placements are within our 'community of practice', a partnership of healthcare providers within Central, East and North East London, which will enable you to gain a detailed understanding of the local community and how services are structured.
Clinical placements are an essential part of this programme.
Fees and funding
Fees for academic year 2021/22
Master of Science
(MSc)
Full-time per year
UK: £9,250
Full-time per year
UK: £9,250
Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).
Funding
Funding update: Non-repayable grants of at least £5,000
The Government has announced that from September 2020 students studying undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration nursing, midwifery and many allied health courses, including radiography and speech and language therapy, will receive a non-repayable and non-means tested (universal) grant of £5,000 a year. This is in addition to existing mainstream student support accessed through the Student Loans Company.
The Government has also announced additional funding for specific courses or to help students with childcare costs. We will update our website once more details have been announced by the Government.
Applications for this new funding can be made from Wednesday 1st July 2020, please visit the NHS Learning Support Fund website for more information. You can also read the NHS Funding FAQs for more information about the funding available, how to apply and eligibility.
Loans
If you have already received a student loan for a previous undergraduate course, you are eligible to apply for a second undergraduate loan for this course. Find out more loan options and additional financial support for studying an MSc pre-registration nursing course.
Career
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the NMC, which provides an internationally recognised professional qualification, enabling you to practice as an adult and mental health nurse in the UK and overseas (although additional registration maybe required in some countries).
Following registration, a range of opportunities and career pathways will be open to you, such as:
- clinical management
- advanced nurse practitioner
- education
- research
- clinical specialisms
- community nursing.
How to apply
Entry requirements
UK
To apply for this course, you must have:
- a lower second class honours degree or above in any subject.
- an awareness of health or health-related care issues.
- GSCE’s (or accepted equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language with a minimum of a grade 4 pass (C or above).
You will be required to have occupational health and enhanced disclosure and barring service clearance. Academic and character references may be requested.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Theory Learning (RPL) claim in order to obtain a place on the course. In addition it is recommended that a Recognition of Prior Practice Learning (RPL) claim is also made prior to entry to the programme otherwise applicants will be required to undertake a further 500 practice hours at the end of the two year programme.
This will not be an option for those who are required to apply for a visa to come to the UK to study. Applicants with no clinical experience will still considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a Selection Day held at City, University of London before an offer can be made. At the Selection Day applicants are interviewed to assess their values match those of the NHS constitution, as well as having the opportunity to find out more about the course from our staff and students. For further information, please visit our Selection Day page.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language grade C or IELTS score 7 with 7 in each component is required.
Applicants educated outside of an English speaking country, without GCSEs are required to hold:
TOEFL iBT: 94 overall with at least 27 in Writing, 24 in reading and Listening and 23 in Speaking sections.
For more information you can visit TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Application process
Applications are made through UCAS using the UCAS code 3012:
Applications for entry in September 2021 should be made between 1st September 2020 and 29th January 2021, in accordance with UCAS guidelines. We welcome applications after 29th January 2021, but you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as places may be limited.
More information on late application deadlines, UCAS Extra and Clearing.
Selection Days
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a Selection Day held at City, University of London before an offer can be made.
At the Selection Day applicants are interviewed to assess their values match those of the NHS constitution, as well as having the opportunity to find out more about the course from our staff and students. For further information, please visit our Selection Day page.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) claim in order to obtain a place on the course.
In addition it is recommended that a Recognition of Prior Practice Learning (RPL) claim is also made prior to entry to the programme otherwise applicants will be required to undertake a further 500 practice hours at the end of the two year programme. This will not be an option for those who are required to apply for a visa to come to the UK to study.
Application Tips
The School of Health Sciences Admissions team have put together some handy tips and advice about the application process, you can also contact them to organise a drop-in session for additional advice and support.
September 2021 entry
Contact the postgraduate team
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 5790
Email: pghealth@city.ac.uk
Our academics
Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.
Facilities
The School's interdisciplinary Clinical Skills Centre is designed to mirror 'real' health care environments and provide an adaptable, modern and appropriate space for both teaching and research.
Housing and student life
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Accommodation and housing
We offer accommodation options and support for all postgraduate students. Our dedicated Accommodation Service can help you to find private accommodation in London if required.
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Student wellbeing
Our extensive support network spans from learning support and disability support through to counselling, financial advice and career advice. Please do tell us if you need our help.
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Living in London
We are based in the heart of one of the most vibrant and colourful cities in the world. London offers a rich variety of cultural experiences far beyond your studies.
