MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health)
What students say
Based on about 82 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 62%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 25%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health) Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
How many students continue on MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.