Considering a nursing career but studied something else at undergraduate level? Not a problem – here’s how you can prepare yourself for a rewarding career.
You can study one of our MSc pre-registration nursing programmes and become a registered band 5 staff nurse in just two years. This is an accelerated route to professional registration, and you can choose from adult, child, mental health or learning disability nursing.
If you have a degree in any subject, these courses are your route in – and it doesn’t need to be healthcare-related. Students from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds – everything from media and psychology to biomedical sciences, history and English – succeed on these programmes. Of course, you still need to meet the entry requirements, such as having 500 hours of health or social care experience and a portfolio of evidence.
You must also be hardworking, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care. We value applicants who show a strong desire to develop their knowledge and skills to become confident, competent practitioners.
The MSc programmes are 50% theory and 50% practical, ensuring you are career ready. Practical lab and skills sessions provide the knowledge and experience needed to prepare for clinical practice. During placements, you work in a variety of different settings, from community to hospital environments, giving you a wide range of experiences.
You graduate with a master’s qualification, opening up accelerated career opportunities, including management roles, matron positions and research posts down the line.
But why choose the MSc route instead of completing another BSc? Well, it’s a two-year programme, allowing you to build on your existing degree level study. It’s a great option if you already have experience in health or social care and want to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Find out more about these courses, including entry requirements here.
