M(Nurs) Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's)
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
M(Nurs) in Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's), an adult nursing degree centred on clinical practice, leadership and healthcare research. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The programme is delivered in partnership with local NHS Foundation Trusts and other healthcare organisations, involving extensive practice learning experience and a professional project. The first year introduces foundational study through modules such as Principles of Nursing Practice, Accountability and Professionalism, Managing Health Through All Stages of Life, and Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE4 Placement. The second year develops practice through modules including Wider Approaches to Global Health, Enhancing Clinical Skills: Assessing Planning and Providing Evidenced Based Care and Procedures and Interventions, Medicines Management, and Coordinating Integrated Healthcare. The third year builds advanced competence with modules like Embedding Person Centred Care/Evidence Based Approaches, Advanced Clinical Skills and Procedures, Enhancing Skills for Professional Nursing Practice, and Leadership and Innovation. The final year focuses on advanced professional development and research via modules such as Transforming Nursing Practice, Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher and Professional Education, Research in Nursing, and Professional Project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Please note that this course is only available to Home students. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Health and social care and biology-related subjects are preferred. You must also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and, preferably, a Science subject. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). If you have successfully completed an FdSc Nursing Associate programme approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) qualification, you may be eligible to apply for exemptions toward the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult). If you apply to join the degree at Level 2 (HE5), you may make a claim for recognition of prior learning (RPL) up to a maximum of 50% of the programme. Please note that you'll be required to produce a portfolio of evidence for this RPL claim, in line with the University’s policy and regulations for the recognition of prior learning. If you are currently enrolled on the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme you are eligible to apply if, by the end of year 2, you are on track for achieving an upper second class or first class honours degree classification. You'll be required to apply and be successful at interview to progress to transfer to this Integrated Masters programme. You'll be asked to attend an interview if your application is successfully short-listed. The interview process will involve face-to-face or online interviews with academic staff, practice staff and possibly people with lived experience and carers (PLECs). You'll also be assessed on your values, behaviours, communication and problem-solving skills. We're seeking students who can demonstrate commitment to a nursing career, have excellent communication skills, and are caring, compassionate, and courageous. If successful at the interview stage, you'll be asked to undergo occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You'll need to demonstrate that you are of good heal
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What students say
Based on about 141 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Other Health Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- 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 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 92%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- South East: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 16%
- Other HE qualification: 33%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Nursing Practice
- Accountability and Professionalism
- Managing Health Through All Stages of Life
- Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE4 Placement
- Wider Approaches to Global Health
- Enhancing Clinical Skills: Assessing Planning and Providing Evidenced Based Care and Procedures and Interventions
- Medicines Management
- Coordinating Integrated Healthcare
- Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE5 Placement
- Embedding Person Centred Care/Evidence Based Approaches
- Advanced Clinical Skills and Procedures
- Enhancing Skills for Professional Nursing Practice
- Leadership and Innovation
- Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE6 Placement
- Transforming Nursing Practice
- Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher and Professional Education
- Research in Nursing
- Professional Project
- Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE7 year 1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of M(Nurs) Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's) at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of M(Nurs) Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's) at University of Greater Manchester do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on M(Nurs) Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's) at University of Greater Manchester?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for M(Nurs) Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's) at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on M(Nurs) Nursing (Adult) (Integrated Master's) at University of Greater Manchester?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.