Overview

This Masters course in Nursing from University of Sunderland is designed for registered nurses with an undergraduate degree, building on your existing knowledge and experience to deepen your skills in critical enquiry, evidence-based practice, and research.

What you'll learn

The course is aligned with the four pillars of advanced practice outlined by the Royal College of Nursing and the multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England. You’ll develop as a confident leader, equipped to drive change and continuous improvement in healthcare settings.

With flexible study options and academic support, you can tailor parts of the course to match your own professional interests. Everything you learn is grounded in the current needs of the NHS and other healthcare employers.

A master’s degree in nursing is increasingly essential for advanced roles. The MSc Nursing can help you move into senior clinical, management, or education positions – both in the UK and internationally. You’ll graduate with a broader understanding of healthcare, enhanced credibility as a practitioner, and a valuable professional network, opening doors to a wide range of new career opportunities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Inequalities in Global Health Systems

Teaching and Learning

Leadership and Management in Health

Dissertation Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require applicants to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in nursing.

If English isn't your first language, you'll need an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 GBP / year

≈ 9000 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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