MNurs Master of Nursing
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBB, Minimum - BBBC A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate: 30 points International: IELTS of 7.0 (with no component below 7.0 for reading, speaking and listening, and 6.5 for writing) Required subjects: Normally, entrants should have one discursive subject at Higher or equivalent such as English, Philosophy, History or Modern Studies, plus a Higher or equivalent in a science subject is preferred* but required at Nat 5 C or above. Entrants also require mathematics and English at Nat 5 (B)/GSCE B or 03/H4 in ILC if not studied at Higher level. We also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Life skills at the same grade. *Subject to approval Mature/Access: Applicants with Access qualifications must demonstrate a strong academic profile. We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant experience and qualifications. More information on related Access courses . Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Direct Entry: Direct entry to Year Two is available, and the entry criteria are as follows: a minimum of 120 credits at Level 7 and a minimum of 460 accredited practice learning hours. Direct entry students may have successfully completed Year One of a nursing degree elsewhere, or have completed HNC Healthcare Practice (with A in graded unit) through West Lothian College or Borders College. (If you previously studied HNC Care and Administrative Practice, you should have completed the ‘clinical’ route with 120 SCQF credit points.) Please note those entering with 120 credits at Level 7 who wish to undertake the master’s option will be required to achieve an additional 20 credits (one extra module) in Year Two. For further details of related HNC and HND courses, visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page . Othe
About this course
Master of Nursing, a four-year undergraduate master's programme. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The course includes a Master's Level Dissertation Project and leads to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Year-long applied biosciences modules develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology across all four years.
Modules
- Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice 1
- Exploring the Theories and Art of Nursing
- Nursing Research 1
- Introduction to Active Learning Communities 1
- Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice 2
- Analysing the Theories and Art of Nursing
- Nursing Research 2 - Understanding and Critiquing Evidence and Knowledge to Develop Nursing Practice
- Active Learning Communities 2
- Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice 3
- Applying the Theories and Art of Nursing
- Nursing Research 4 - Understanding and Critiquing Evidence and Knowledge to Develop Nursing Practice
- Active Learning Communities 3
- Master's Level Dissertation Project
- Clinical Assessment Skills for Nursing Practice
- Preparation for Professional Registration in Nursing (MN)
- Advanced Practice Development and Quality Enhancement in Health and Social Care