MSc Adult Nursing

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Application fee: £60

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with no individual component below 6.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 100.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 76.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

The University of Manchester offers a range of scholarships to support international students in funding their education and making their academic journey more accessible. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence, support students from diverse backgrounds, and help ease the financial challenges of studying abroad.

Global Futures Scholarship: The Global Futures Scholarship is a prestigious award for international students who demonstrate academic excellence and potential. This scholarship offers a £5,000 contribution towards tuition fees, providing financial assistance for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This scholarship is open to students from specific countries and disciplines, so it is essential to check eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Manchester Master’s Bursary: The Manchester Master’s Bursary is a financial aid program aimed at helping postgraduate students who come from lower-income backgrounds. This bursary offers support for UK, EU, and international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at the university. The bursary can cover a significant portion of tuition fees and is awarded based on financial need.

Subject-Specific Scholarships: Many departments at the University of Manchester offer subject-specific scholarships for students enrolling in their programs. For example, students applying for programs in engineering, business, life sciences, and the arts may be eligible for additional funding based on academic performance and their future potential. These scholarships are often offered to high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication to their field of study.

Chevening Scholarships: The Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded award provided by the UK government, open to outstanding international students from over 160 countries. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living costs, travel expenses, and other related costs. The University of Manchester is a proud participant in this global program and welcomes applications from students wishing to pursue a master's degree in a variety of disciplines.

Commonwealth Scholarships: The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers fully funded scholarships for international students from Commonwealth countries. These scholarships support students pursuing postgraduate studies in fields such as engineering, health sciences, and education. They cover the full cost of tuition fees, travel, and living expenses during the duration of the program.

Regional Scholarships: The university also offers regional scholarships for students from specific countries or regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. These scholarships are designed to make studying at the University of Manchester more accessible to students from these regions and offer both partial and full financial support depending on the scholarship type.

Graduates of the MSc Adult Nursing program at the University of Manchester have diverse career opportunities in healthcare settings across the UK and globally. The program equips students with advanced clinical skills, leadership capabilities, and evidence-based nursing practices, preparing them for impactful roles in patient care, healthcare management, and research. 

Registered Nurse (RN): Graduates can work as adult nurses in hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings, providing direct patient care, administering treatments, and supporting recovery.

Specialist Nurse Practitioner: With further training, graduates can specialize in areas such as critical care, oncology, cardiology, mental health, or palliative care, working in both primary and secondary healthcare services.

Community Health Nurse: Many graduates pursue roles in public health, home healthcare, and community outreach programs, delivering preventive care and health education to diverse populations.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP): With additional qualifications, graduates can take on advanced clinical roles, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medication, and leading healthcare teams.

Nurse Educator: Those interested in academia can become nursing lecturers, clinical educators, or trainers, helping to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Manager: Graduates can transition into nursing leadership, hospital administration, and policy development, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery in NHS Trusts, private hospitals, and government agencies.

Research Nurse: Working in medical research institutions, universities, or clinical trials, research nurses contribute to evidence-based nursing practices and healthcare innovation.

Occupational Health Nurse: Provides workplace healthcare, promoting employee well-being and preventing occupational illnesses in corporate or industrial settings.

International Nursing Roles: The program’s global perspective enables graduates to work in international hospitals, humanitarian organizations, and global healthcare agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Red Cross, and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).