MSc Nursing

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 19 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 65 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Coventry University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to the international students, based on academic merit and financial need. 

1. Future Global Leaders Scholarship: This scholarship is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students and covers up to 50% of the tuition fees. It is awarded based on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.
2. Sports Scholarships: Coventry University offers sports scholarships to students who excel in their chosen sport. The scholarship covers financial support, coaching, and access to university sports facilities.
3. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is available for postgraduate students from developing Commonwealth countries who wish to study in the UK. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, and airfare.
4. GREAT Scholarships: Coventry University is a partner of the GREAT Scholarship Scheme, which offers scholarships to students from selected countries. The scholarship covers up to £10,000 of tuition fees.
5. Coventry University Academic Performance Scholarship: This scholarship is available for postgraduate students and offers a discount of up to £2,000 on the tuition fees for students who achieve a high academic performance.
6. Coventry University Alumni Discount: Coventry University offers a 15% discount on the tuition fees for international students who have previously studied at the university.

It is important to note that eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and award amounts vary for each scholarship.

The MSc Nursing program offers a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in the nursing field.

1. Registered Nurse: Graduates can work as registered nurses in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare centers.

2. Specialist Nurse: Depending on their chosen specialization, graduates can become specialist nurses in areas like mental health, pediatrics, or critical care.

3. Clinical Nurse Manager: Graduates with leadership skills can pursue roles as clinical nurse managers, overseeing nursing departments and healthcare units.

4. Nurse Educator: Graduates can become nurse educators, training and mentoring aspiring nurses in academic institutions.

5. Research Nurse: Graduates with a passion for research can work as research nurses, contributing to clinical trials and nursing research projects.

6. Healthcare Consultant: Graduates can work as healthcare consultants, advising organizations on best nursing practices and quality improvement.

7. Public Health Nurse: Graduates can focus on public health initiatives, promoting health and preventing disease in communities.

8. Nursing Informatics Specialist: Graduates can explore roles in nursing informatics, leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery.