MSc in Advancing Nursing Science
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
12 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 24,130 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students I £10,900: UK students
Introduction
Course overview
Elevate your nursing career with MSc Advancing Nursing Science. Designed for ambitious registered nurses from across the globe, this dynamic programme empowers you to craft a personalised learning journey tailored to your unique professional aspirations.
This programme will enable experienced nurses to study a blend of core and optional modules, to align with personal development requirements, to support the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attributes to take you to the next level in your career.
Course highlights
Ranked 15th for Nursing in the Complete University Guide 2024
What makes this course different?
Suitable for home or international students, the MSc Advancing Nursing Science provides flexibility with the option of full time or part time study, through a blend of online and on-campus delivery. With a mix of core and optional modules, chosen from a wide range of level 7 modules in the College of Medicine and Health, you can build a programme of learning to fit with your specialist area of practice, providing the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to meet your career aspirations and enhance employability.
- Multi-professional learning environment: Collaborate and network in a multi-professional learning environment led by experienced academics, internationally renowned researchers and clinically active healthcare professionals.
- Develop essential skills: Equips nurses with the critical and reflective thinking skills, knowledge and attributes required to excel in the modern healthcare environment.
- Tailored learning journey: Flexibility in study, offering full time and part time options with the ability to plan a bespoke learning journey.
- Research opportunity: Opportunity to conduct an original piece of research, under expert supervision, with support to publish and disseminate findings.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Masters Scholarships
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
Curriculum
Course Structure
The course will run over 12 months if taken full-time. There is also scope to undertake this programme on a part-time basis, with up to five years to complete studies.
Accreditation of prior learning may be considered.
Term One
In the one year full time programme you'll study the following modules in Term one:
- Advances in Nursing Science
- Creating and Applying Evidence
- Option module*
*from the portfolio of level 7 modules available within the Department of Nursing and Midwifery and the wider College of Medicine and Health (subject to availability and Course Lead approval)
Term Two
In the one year full time programme you'll study the following modules in Term two:
- Current Issues in Health
- Applied Leadership and Management
- Option module*
*from the portfolio of level 7 modules available within the Department of Nursing and Midwifery and the wider College of Medicine and Health (subject to availability and Course Lead approval)
Research Dissertation
You'll undertake a research investigation, under the guidance of a supervisor, after determining an appropriate methodology for the inquiry task, and subject to module lead approval. The dissertation will be up to 10,000 words in length. The investigation can take the form of a systematic review or thematic synthesis or project involving fieldwork (subject to appropriate ethical and/or governance requirements). Outcomes of the study will be contextualized in terms of clinical significance and potential for transformation of services, or care delivery, or improving patient care or healthcare professional education or policy.
Module information
You'll study six taught modules, including core and optional modules.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
The following must be taken:
- Current Issues in Health
- Advances in Nursing Science
- Applied Leadership and Management
- Creating and Applying Evidence
- Research Dissertation
Students must choose TWO module (20 credits) from the portfolio of level 7 modules available within the Department of Nursing and Midwifery and the wider College of Medicine and Health (subject to availability and Course Lead approval) including:
- Chronic Disease Management
- First Contact
- Health Service Management
- Leadership, Service Improvement and Professional Development in Healthcare
- Principles of palliative care for children and young people
- Quantitative Methods in Healthcare
- Mixed Methods Research Design
- Project Management & Research Governance
- Qualitative Research Methods
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The MSc Advancing Nursing Science is aimed at registered nurses seeking to advance their careers through a personalised pathway of learning, developing knowledge, skills and attributes to take your career to the next level.
Appealing to both home and international registered nurses, the programme supports the development of future leaders in healthcare, equipping practitioners to navigate the challenges of modern health and social care delivery.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Program delivery
Course delivery
This programme is available both one year full-time or up to five years part-time. You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 UK university. From the outset we’ll challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
This course consists of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit research project.
- Taught modules - delivered through a blend of learning approaches, including lectures, seminars, small group tutorials, workshops, 1:1 supervision and group discussions.
- Research Project - your research project will be on a topic of your choice, supervised by leading academics and researchers.
- Assessments - assessments vary across the modules and include written assignments, presentations, OSCEs and unseen exams.