Nursing Studies (Adult) (Pre-Registration) MSc
Teesside University, United Kingdom
Nursing Studies (Adult) (Pre-Registration) MSc
Teesside University
Nursing & Healthcare
Program Overview: MSc Nursing Studies (Adult) Pre-Registration
The MSc Nursing Studies (Adult) Pre-Registration at Teesside University is an accelerated two-year programme open to graduates from any discipline who wish to pursue a career as a registered adult nurse. On successful completion, you are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on the nurses' part of the Professional Register for Adult Nursing.
During the course, you develop the essential knowledge and nursing skills required to care for people and their families in a variety of diverse settings, including hospital and community care. The programme integrates academic learning with hands-on clinical experience, with 50% of your time dedicated to theory and 50% to practice placements across healthcare environments.
This innovative course prepares you to become a confident and competent skilled practitioner, capable of leading and managing the care of people and their families. You will become a resilient, future-ready nurse who holds strong professional values, exercises clinical judgement, champions diversity, and delivers high-quality, person-centred compassionate care.
Key Program Highlights
- Accelerated two-year pathway to NMC registration as an adult nurse, open to graduates from any discipline with relevant healthcare experience
- Equal split between university-based theory and clinical practice placements in hospital and community settings across the NHS and private sector
- Leadership and evidence-based practice embedded throughout the curriculum, preparing you for advanced career progression
- Interprofessional learning alongside students from child, mental health, and learning disability nursing fields for a holistic understanding of care
Curriculum & Modules
The curriculum is structured across two years and reflects the changing nature of 21st-century healthcare. Leadership is embedded throughout, and there is increased emphasis on mental health, cognitive issues, and the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of care across the age continuum. You use a blended learning approach combining face-to-face sessions, self-directed study, and clinical placements.
Contemporary Public Health in Nursing Practice
Core ModuleYou gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding of the nurse's role in health improvement locally, nationally, and globally. You explore current public health legislation and policies impacting health and wellbeing, with emphasis on health inequalities.
Developing a Skilled and Compassionate Adult Nurse
Core ModuleThis module runs across the academic year and facilitates your nursing skills development. It integrates theory gained in other modules into practice and prepares you for clinical placements.
Integrating Evidence-based Decision Making in Adult Nursing
Core ModuleYou are introduced to evidence-based integrated decision-making theories and their application to adult nursing practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
Biopsychosocial Assessment and Decision Making in Adult Nursing
Core ModuleBuilding on prior learning, you further develop the complexity of your clinical decision-making skills across the age continuum. You develop skills to assess and manage a caseload, lead teams, and deliver care in a range of settings.
A Partnership in Care - Valuing the Experts by Experience
Core ModuleYou develop the requisite skills to analyse, conduct, and assess qualitative research. You gain an understanding of key theoretical approaches in designing qualitative research projects and practical experience in collecting and analysing data.
Leading Change in Practice
Core ModuleUtilising clinical and research-related knowledge, you identify a question to research, find an evidence-based solution, and demonstrate the leadership skills required to make a successful sustainable change in practice.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Admission Requirements
This programme is designed for motivated graduates with healthcare experience who are committed to a career in adult nursing. As this is an accelerated two-year master's degree (standard nursing courses are three years), applicants must demonstrate prior learning and healthcare experience through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on preparing your application.
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate DegreeA bachelor's degree with a minimum 2:2 classification or above (obtained within the last five years)
- GCSEsMinimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English Language and Mathematics
- Healthcare ExperienceEvidence of a minimum of 500 hours of appropriate healthcare experience (paid or voluntary)
- RPL PortfolioA reflective portfolio demonstrating achievement of NMC outcomes for year 1 of the programme, assessed at Level 7 (MSc)
- Personal QualitiesHigh motivation towards a nursing career, good insight into the nurse's role, and excellent communication skills
English Language Requirements
- IELTSOverall score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening, and speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in writing
- TOEFL iBTListening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20
- PTE AcademicEquivalent score accepted — contact Uni4Edu for details
Required Documents
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships & Funding
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to support international students pursuing postgraduate studies. These scholarships are designed to recognise academic excellence and help make studying in the UK more accessible. Contact Uni4Edu for personalised guidance on eligibility and the application process.
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
GBP 7,000 fee waiverA prestigious merit-based scholarship recognising outstanding international students enrolling for the first time in an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme. Awarded as a one-off tuition fee reduction in the first year of study.
Global Excellence Scholarship
GBP 2,000 fee waiverAvailable to international fee-paying students on foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate programmes at the Middlesbrough or Darlington campus. Automatically assessed based on your application — no separate application is required.
British Council GREAT Scholarship
Minimum GBP 10,000Offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign for students from selected countries pursuing a one-year postgraduate course. Eligibility is limited to specific nationalities — contact Uni4Edu for details.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
A diverse range of career opportunities are available within the NHS and private sectors in the UK and overseas upon completion of this programme. As a master's-level qualified nurse, you stand out from other applicants and are positioned for accelerated career progression, including advanced practice, non-medical prescribing, and leadership roles. Progression to doctoral studies is also possible.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers
Rankings & Recognition
Teesside University was named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025 and received an overall Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. The university is recognised for its strong teaching quality, student satisfaction, and commitment to social inclusion, with significant ongoing investment in its campus facilities.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Quality (UK) | Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide | #23 of 131 UK Universities (2024) |
| Student Satisfaction (UK) | National Rankings | #26 of 130 Institutions |
| Social Inclusion (UK) | Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide | #3 of 115 UK Universities (2024) |
| Teaching Excellence Framework | UK Government TEF | Gold Rating (2023) |
How to Apply
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Contact Uni4Edu
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
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Receive Your Offer
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