MSc Nursing & Health

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.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 80, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62 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.

The University of Dundee offers a range of scholarships and financial support opportunities to both domestic and international students. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, support talented students, and promote diversity and inclusion.

1. Global Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements. The scholarship provides a reduction in tuition fees.
2. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: This scholarship is open to international undergraduate and postgraduate students from selected countries. It provides a partial tuition fee reduction.
3. Santander Scholarship: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students from eligible countries. It aims to support international students studying at the University of Dundee by providing financial assistance towards tuition fees.
4. Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship is open to self-funded international students who have previously completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Dundee. It offers a reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.

Graduates from the MSc Nursing & Health program at the University of Dundee are well-prepared for diverse and promising career paths within the healthcare sector. 

1. Registered Nurses: Graduates can work as registered nurses, providing direct patient care, administering treatments, and managing healthcare interventions.

2. Specialized Nurses: Graduates can specialize in areas such as mental health, pediatrics, or adult nursing, focusing on specific patient populations and healthcare needs.

3. Clinical Nurse Specialists: Graduates can become clinical nurse specialists, offering expert care and guidance to patients with complex healthcare conditions.

4. Nurse Educators: Graduates can work as nurse educators, teaching and training future generations of nurses through academic and clinical settings.

5. Healthcare Managers: Graduates can take on healthcare management roles, overseeing healthcare units, departments, or programs.

6. Research Nurses: Graduates can engage in research, contributing to healthcare advancements by conducting clinical trials, studies, and research projects.

7. Public Health Nurses: Graduates can work in public health settings, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare.