With this master's degree, you can elevate your nursing experience, knowledge, and skills while opening new career opportunities and deepening your understanding of what significant employers like the NHS are looking for.
Register your interestThis master's degree is designed to assist nursing students in advancing their careers as registered nurses in the UK. The course is tailored explicitly for overseas nurses preparing for their NMC OSCE exams, with specialised modules in the second term to support their assessment success. It is also open to experienced nurses seeking to enhance their clinical or teaching skills.
The course focuses on developing the skills and values necessary to practice as a registered nurse, allowing you to select your area of practice, such as adult, child, mental health, or learning disability nursing. Additionally, you’ll learn critical self-evaluation and lifelong learning, which are essential for healthcare professionals.
For more information read the programme specification.
*This programme is not approved by the NMC and does not lead to NMC registration. If you are an international student who wants to work as a nurse within the UK, you will need to register separately with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This programme will help to prepare you for the NMC registration by providing you with the academic and clinical skills the NMC are looking for and will test in their Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Once registered, you will be able to work as a nurse in the UK.
This full-time course spans one year and requires more independent reading and research than an undergraduate degree.
All modules will necessitate research using primary and secondary sources to develop subject knowledge and complete module assessments. Self-directed study is also integrated into all modules to encourage students to take greater responsibility for their learning experience, including reading, class preparation, group activities, revision, and assessment work.
To challenge and engage students, the program team aims to incorporate innovative teaching and learning approaches, such as gamification, online discussion forums, and wiki-based projects.
Additionally, students will learn modules in a simulation facility equipped with an immersive simulation suite, mock wards, a mock house for community simulations, and various simulation mannequins for teaching purposes.
IELTS short course
As part of our commitment to supporting our students, we offer a free two-week IELTS preparation short course exclusively for nursing students after completion of their programme. This 12-hour course is designed to help you achieve the required IELTS score of 7.0, a crucial step for NMC registration in the UK. The course covers key areas including speaking, listening, reading, writing, and important aspects of language such as phonology, morphology, and syntax. You'll also participate in a mock IELTS exam, giving you the preparation needed to succeed.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
To study this course, you need:
You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course:
We accept a range of English language tests and qualifications for students from all over the world. View the complete list here.
APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might only need to study some of the course, including several modules.
This can come from:
If you could get APL, contact our Admissions team.
The annual fee for this course is:
For the 2024/25 academic year, even though you are classified as an International Student, EU nationals receive a £6,400 scholarship, which reduces the fees from £17,400 to £10,500. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter.
For more information on fees and funding, visit our Scholarships pages.
Please note: fees may change in the next academic year.
Learn more about paying tuition fees and payment methods, or read about the scholarships and discounts available.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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